Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a design-driven American fashion house known for its colorful, modern aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The brand is part of Tapestry, a global luxury lifestyle company that operates multiple fashion houses and supports career development within a network of premium retail and design businesses.
Kate Spade — Sales Associate in New York, NY. Deliver luxury client service and drive in-store sales for a design-led fashion house.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalized client service to cultivate long-term relationships and maximize lifetime value.
- Actively drive sales and meet or exceed individual and store KPIs through consultative selling and effective clienteling.
- Maintain comprehensive product knowledge across leather goods, accessories and seasonal collections to advise clients accurately.
- Execute daily store operations including POS transactions, cash handling, returns/exchanges and till reconciliation.
- Support visual merchandising standards and ensure the sales floor reflects brand guidelines and seasonal storytelling.
- Manage stockroom activities: receive and unpack deliveries, replenish merchandising units and assist with inventory counts.
- Uphold loss prevention procedures and maintain a safe, neat and welcoming retail environment.
- Collaborate with store and regional teams on promotions, client events and targeted outreach.
Qualifications
- Professional appearance and polished manner appropriate for a luxury fashion environment.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a client-first mindset.
- Numerical accuracy and integrity for cash handling and transaction reconciliation.
- Availability for retail hours including weekends, evenings and holiday periods.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States (or relevant hiring country).
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of retail or customer-facing sales experience; prior experience in luxury, premium or fashion retail is strongly preferred. Demonstrated track record of meeting sales targets and delivering high-touch client service.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or coursework in fashion, retail or customer service is a plus.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, design-led culture where playfulness and attention to detail inform both product and customer experience. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand emphasizes professional development, inclusive teamwork and a retail environment that values excellent service and brand stewardship.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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