Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Kate Spade | New York, NY — Sales Associate III role delivering luxury client service and achieving boutique sales targets.

Overview

Kate Spade is a globally recognised American lifestyle brand celebrated for its spirited, colorful handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the brand blends contemporary design with commercial rigor and maintains a strong emphasis on memorable client experiences and visual identity.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exemplary, personalised client service that reflects the Kate Spade brand and drives loyalty and repeat business.
  • Consistently achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through proactive prospecting, clienteling and follow-up.
  • Manage point-of-sale transactions, returns and exchanges accurately while maintaining strict cash-handling procedures.
  • Execute visual merchandising standards and maintain an immaculate boutique presentation in line with brand directives.
  • Support inventory processes including receiving, stock counts and loss-prevention best practices.
  • Collaborate with store leadership and peers to optimise floor coverage, promotional execution and training activities.
  • Record client interactions and sales activity in the CRM to support relationship management and reporting.

Qualifications

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; further education in fashion, retail or business advantageous.
  • Proven track record in luxury or premium retail sales, typically 2+ years preferred.
  • Demonstrable ability to meet sales KPIs and cultivate long-term client relationships.
  • Flexible availability including weekends, late shifts and holiday periods.
  • Impeccable personal presentation and professional deportment consistent with a luxury brand.

Skills

Clienteling and relationship management Visual merchandising and store presentation Point-of-sale (POS) operation and cash handling Upselling and cross-selling techniques Inventory control and loss-prevention practices Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills Ability to use CRM systems for sales follow-up

Experience

Typically 2+ years of progressive retail experience with demonstrated success selling fashion accessories or luxury goods; prior experience in a boutique or department store environment preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or relevant coursework in retail, fashion or business is advantageous.

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, client-centric retail culture that prizes style, optimism and attention to detail. The environment rewards commercial performance while encouraging team collaboration and professional development within the wider 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.