Kate Spade Sales Associate
Kate Spade in New York, NY is hiring a Sales Associate to deliver luxury client service and drive in-store sales for handbags and accessories.
Overview
Kate Spade is a design-led lifestyle brand known for its colorful, modern aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry, Inc. portfolio, the brand combines creative storytelling with a global retail footprint and a focus on client experience, craftsmanship and product-driven merchandising.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service and drive repeat business through active clienteling and relationship management.
- Achieve and exceed individual sales targets and KPIs; contribute to store revenue goals.
- Operate point-of-sale systems accurately, process transactions, exchanges and refunds, and manage cash handling procedures.
- Execute visual merchandising standards and maintain boutique presentation to brand guidelines.
- Manage stockroom operations including inventory control, replenishment and cycle counts.
- Support loss-prevention protocols and maintain security and housekeeping standards on the sales floor.
- Collaborate with the store management team on promotional events, omnichannel fulfilment and local marketing initiatives.
Qualifications
- Proven sales record in retail, preferably within luxury or premium fashion accessories and handbags.
- Demonstrable clienteling skills with a track record of building long-term client relationships.
- Strong numerical accuracy and experience with cash handling and POS transactions.
- Professional presentation, excellent verbal communication skills, and customer-focused demeanour.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holiday periods.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires approximately 2+ years of direct retail sales experience, preferably with luxury or premium fashion brands, and a proven history of meeting individual sales targets and KPIs.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; 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. 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 vibrant, design-driven retail culture that emphasizes playful creativity, attentive client service and visual storytelling. Store teams operate collaboratively with a strong focus on product knowledge, personalised guest experiences and high standards of boutique presentation.
About Cerulean
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