Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Kate Spade in New York, NY seeks a Sales Associate to deliver luxury client service, drive sales and uphold brand visual standards.

Overview

Kate Spade is an internationally recognised lifestyle brand celebrated for its playful, sophisticated handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. Operated as part of the Tapestry portfolio, the brand combines contemporary design with accessible luxury and maintains a strong retail presence across flagship stores and department counters worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exemplary, personalised client service to cultivate long-term relationships and generate repeat business.
  • Achieve individual and store sales targets through consultative selling, effective clienteling and proactive outreach.
  • Execute visual merchandising and store presentation standards to preserve brand image and optimise product storytelling.
  • Operate point-of-sale systems, process transactions, handle accurate cash management and maintain daily sales reporting.
  • Manage inventory activities including stock replenishment, receiving, markdowns and cycle counts to support in-store availability.
  • Support loss-prevention procedures and maintain compliance with company policies and retail controls.
  • Contribute to store initiatives, events and product launches; mentor less experienced colleagues when appropriate.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of retail sales performance, preferably within premium or luxury fashion brands.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and adapt communications for high-net-worth clients.
  • Flexibility to work retail hours including evenings, weekends and peak holiday periods.
  • Attention to detail in merchandising, stock management and transaction accuracy.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

Clienteling and relationship management Visual merchandising and product presentation Cash handling and POS operation Inventory control and stock reconciliation Upselling and consultative selling techniques Effective communication and teamwork Basic knowledge of CRM systems and retail metrics

Experience

Mid-level retail experience, typically 2+ years working in fashion or luxury retail with measurable sales results and familiarity with clienteling, merchandising and store operations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; tertiary education or formal training in fashion, retail or business is advantageous but not required.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.629 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 1154 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.748 open positions — 1172 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.470 open roles in USA, including 1322 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a creative, customer-centric retail culture that prizes design sensibility, attention to detail and a playful aesthetic. Teams operate collaboratively in fast-paced store environments, with emphasis on exceptional client experiences and professional development within the Tapestry group.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.