Kate Spade Sales Associate
Kate Spade — New York, NY: Sales Associate role delivering elevated client experiences at a flagship retail location.
Overview
Kate Spade is a design-led lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, modern sensibility and thoughtfully crafted handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry group, the label combines global retail footprint with an emphasis on creativity, elevated customer service and merchandising excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver elevated, personalized customer service to cultivate long-term client relationships and drive repeat business.
- Meet and exceed individual and store sales targets through active selling, cross-selling and effective clienteling.
- Operate point-of-sale (POS) systems accurately; process transactions, returns and exchanges while maintaining cash-handling best practices.
- Execute visual merchandising standards and floor resets to reflect brand directives and seasonal campaigns.
- Manage inventory tasks including stock replenishment, receiving, cycle counts and loss-prevention procedures.
- Maintain impeccable store presentation and ensure compliance with brand policies, health & safety and security guidelines.
- Support store leadership with training, onboarding of new hires and occasional coverage of supervisory duties as required.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service in a retail or luxury environment.
- Demonstrable sales track record with experience meeting or exceeding targets.
- Strong numeracy and cash-handling accuracy.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and peak retail periods.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2+ years of retail experience, preferably within premium or luxury brands, with a proven record of achieving sales objectives and delivering high-touch client service.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or tertiary study in retail, fashion or business is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.629 open roles in New York, including 1154 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.748 active listings on Cerulean, 1172 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates a playful yet polished retail culture that values creativity, attention to detail and exemplary client care. The brand prizes collaborative teams who bring energy and design-minded thinking to the customer experience.
About Cerulean
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