Kate Spade Sales Associate
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a design-led American fashion house celebrated for its playful, colorful aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear and accessories. The brand operates globally as part of Tapestry, a leading house of accessible luxury, and offers careers rooted in retail excellence, brand storytelling and customer-first service.
Kate Spade seeks a Sales Associate in New York, NY — a client-focused retail role delivering luxury service and driving sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver impeccable, personalised client service that reflects the brand’s voice and drives repeat business.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through proactive clienteling and conversion of foot traffic.
- Manage point-of-sale transactions, returns and exchanges with accuracy and adherence to company policies.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure product presentation aligns with seasonal directives.
- Cultivate and maintain an active client database; perform outreach, follow-ups and appointment management.
- Assist with inventory management including stock replenishment, receives, cycle counts and shrink prevention.
- Support store operations including opening/closing procedures, loss-prevention and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborate with the store team to deliver a cohesive guest experience and contribute to a positive retail environment.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated retail sales experience, preferably 2+ years in a premium or luxury fashion environment.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and KPIs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with polished client-facing presentation.
- Strong numerical aptitude and experience handling cash and POS systems accurately.
- Availability to work a flexible retail schedule including weekends, evenings and peak seasonal periods.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Skills
Experience
Preferably 2+ years of direct retail sales experience in a luxury or premium-fashion environment, with demonstrable results in client acquisition, retention and sales target achievement.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; tertiary education in fashion, business or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates a vibrant, design-forward retail culture that values creativity, attention to detail and exceptional guest service. Teams are encouraged to express the brand’s playful identity while delivering rigorous sales performance and professional development opportunities within a global luxury 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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