Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a design-led lifestyle brand known for its playful yet sophisticated approach to handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand combines strong creative direction with global retail operations and emphasizes quality craftsmanship, contemporary aesthetics and a customer-centric retail experience.
Kate Spade — Sales Associate in New York, NY. Deliver luxury retail service, meet sales targets and represent the brand in-store.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exemplary client service through personalised clienteling, proactive outreach and by building long-term relationships with customers.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling, upselling and cross-selling of product categories.
- Operate point-of-sale systems, process transactions accurately, manage returns/exchanges and handle cash procedures with full compliance.
- Maintain brand standards for visual merchandising, product presentation and stock replenishment to ensure an elevated in-store experience.
- Support omnichannel fulfilment activities including click-and-collect, ship-from-store and in-store returns for online orders.
- Contribute to loss-prevention efforts, complete opening/closing duties and collaborate with store leadership on daily operations and store initiatives.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of high-quality customer service and sales in a retail or luxury environment.
- Strong numeracy and cash-handling skills with experience using retail point-of-sale systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a polished, professional demeanour appropriate for a premium brand.
- Ability to maintain visual merchandising standards and attention to detail in a fast-paced retail setting.
- Flexible availability to work retail hours including evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 2+ years of retail sales experience, preferably within a premium, contemporary or luxury fashion brand, with demonstrated success meeting sales targets and delivering exceptional client service.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; tertiary education in retail, fashion or business is advantageous but not required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
The brand fosters a creative, customer-focused retail culture where attention to design detail and elevated service are priorities. Team members are expected to represent the house aesthetic with professionalism, collaborate across store functions and participate in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.
About Cerulean
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