Kate Spade Sales Associate
Kate Spade — Sales Associate III in New York, NY: deliver luxury retail service, exceed sales targets and manage client relationships at a flagship store.
Overview
Kate Spade is a globally recognized American lifestyle brand known for its vibrant, modern designs across handbags, accessories, and ready-to-wear. The brand operates within the Tapestry, Inc. portfolio, combining creative direction with a commercial retail footprint and a focus on distinctively curated customer experiences.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalized service to customers and cultivate long-term client relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through solution selling, suggestive presentation, and deep product knowledge.
- Maintain brand standards in-store: visual merchandising, window displays, and floor presentation to reflect seasonal directives and drive conversion.
- Operate point-of-sale systems, process transactions accurately, handle cash and electronic payments, and reconcile registers according to policy.
- Support inventory management activities including stock replenishment, receiving, tagging, cycle counts, and loss-prevention procedures.
- Coach and mentor junior team members as required; participate in team meetings, training sessions, and brand initiatives to elevate service performance.
- Adhere to all operational, compliance and safety guidelines including returns, warranties, and data privacy protocols.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in a sales-driven retail environment, preferably within luxury or premium fashion.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first orientation.
- Proven ability to meet sales targets and manage a client book through active prospecting and follow-up.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and seasonal peaks.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States and willingness to complete background checks where required.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2+ years of retail sales experience, with preference for candidates who have worked in luxury or premium fashion environments and who can demonstrate consistent sales performance and client development.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education 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 playful yet professional retail environment that prizes creativity, attention to detail, and a customer-centric mindset. The brand emphasizes teamwork, development of retail talent, and delivering a distinctly joyful in-store experience aligned with its aesthetic identity.
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