Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Kate Spade in New York seeks a Sales Associate to deliver elevated client service and drive sales in a luxury retail environment.

Overview

Kate Spade is an internationally recognised lifestyle and accessories brand known for its playful aesthetic and refined approach to modern femininity. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the brand operates within a global luxury retail network that balances creative design, elevated customer service, and strong commercial discipline.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalised client service and build long-term client relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
  • Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling and product expertise.
  • Maintain visual merchandising standards to reflect brand image and seasonal directives.
  • Operate point-of-sale systems accurately, manage transactions, returns and exchanges, and ensure cash handling protocols are followed.
  • Support omnichannel sales initiatives including in-store pickup, returns, and client appointments.
  • Assist with inventory processes, stock replenishment, and periodic stock counts to ensure product availability and accuracy.
  • Contribute to store operations including opening/closing procedures, shop floor maintenance and adherence to loss-prevention policies.
  • Participate in in-store events, product launches and promotional activities to drive traffic and client engagement.

Qualifications

  • Proven retail sales experience, preferably within luxury, premium fashion, or accessories brands.
  • Demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets and delivering outstanding client service.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; polished presentation and professional demeanor.
  • Numerate with strong attention to transactional accuracy and merchandising detail.
  • Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and peak retail periods; ability to travel between store locations as required.
  • Legal right to work in the United States.

Skills

Clienteling Visual merchandising POS systems Cash handling Inventory management Omnichannel retail operations Retail sales techniques Customer relationship management

Experience

Typically 2+ years of retail experience, ideally within luxury or premium fashion, with proven sales performance and client relationship development.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; tertiary education in fashion, retail or business is advantageous.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.625 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 1148 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.746 open positions — 1169 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.480 open roles in USA, including 1337 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a creative, design-driven workplace with a strong emphasis on customer experience and team collaboration. The brand values individuality, a playful aesthetic and commercial rigor, and benefits from being part of the Tapestry group which offers cross-brand retail expertise and career mobility.

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.