Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a contemporary luxury lifestyle brand known for its playful aesthetic and refined accessories. As part of the Tapestry portfolio of fashion houses, the brand operates a global network of boutiques and wholesale partners, offering career pathways within a multinational luxury group.
Kate Spade — Sales Associate in New York, NY. Drive boutique sales, deliver personalised client service and maintain luxury visual standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exemplary client service through personalised clienteling, relationship building and follow-up to drive repeat business and lifetime value.
- Consistently achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets and KPIs through proactive selling, upselling and cross-selling.
- Maintain boutique standards for visual merchandising, product presentation and replenishment to reflect brand identity.
- Operate point-of-sale systems accurately, process transactions, returns and gift receipts, and perform daily cash handling and reconciliation.
- Manage stockroom activities including receiving, inventory control, stock rotation and loss-prevention practices.
- Support store events, private appointments and local community initiatives to enhance brand presence and client engagement.
- Collaborate with management on client lists, CRM records and targeted outreach campaigns to grow the customer database.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of retail sales experience; previous luxury or boutique experience strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales or performance targets.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-first mindset.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holiday periods as required by boutique operations.
- Right to work in the hiring country.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires at least 2 years of retail sales experience, ideally within a luxury or premium fashion environment, with demonstrable success against sales targets and experience managing client relationships.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or tertiary study in fashion, retail or business is advantageous but not required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, client-centric retail environment that balances classic craftsmanship with modern playfulness. Employees are encouraged to deliver warm, personalised service while upholding rigorous visual and operational standards within a collaborative, team-oriented boutique setting.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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