Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Location
New YorkNew YorkUSA
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

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.

Kate Spade — Sales Associate III in New York, NY: deliver luxury retail service, exceed sales targets and manage client relationships at a flagship store.

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

Clienteling and CRM-driven relationship management Visual merchandising and brand presentation Cash handling and POS transaction processing Inventory control and stock replenishment Upselling and consultative selling techniques Loss-prevention awareness Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal 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.

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.

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.

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