Kate Spade Sales Associate
Kate Spade in New York, NY is hiring a Sales Associate III — a client-focused retail role in the flagship store.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a globally recognised lifestyle brand known for its playful sophistication across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry group, the brand operates within a portfolio of luxury and contemporary labels and offers structured retail career paths, emphasis on brand storytelling and a customer-centric retail environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver an elevated, personalized sales experience that reflects Kate Spade's luxury service standards and brand voice.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships through proactive clienteling, follow-up and after-sales service to drive repeat business and lifetime value.
- Achieve and exceed individual sales targets and KPI metrics through consultative selling and effective conversion strategies.
- Execute visual merchandising directives and maintain on-floor presentation to brand standards, ensuring product assortments are stocked and styled correctly.
- Operate point-of-sale systems, process transactions and returns accurately while maintaining cash-handling integrity and adherence to loss-prevention procedures.
- Support stockroom operations including inventory control, receiving, replenishment and cycle counts to optimise availability and shrink management.
- Participate in store events, trunk shows and product launches; collaborate with the store leadership team on promotional activities and client events.
- Coach and mentor less-experienced colleagues when required and contribute to a collegial, service-oriented store culture.
Qualifications
- Minimum two years of retail sales experience, preferably within luxury fashion or premium accessories.
- Proven track record of meeting sales targets and strong commercial acumen.
- Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills with a polished, client-facing demeanour.
- Flexibility to work retail hours including evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.
- Right to work in the country of employment and ability to pass company-required background or reference checks.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires at least two years of direct retail experience, with preference for candidates who have worked in luxury or premium lifestyle brands and who can demonstrate consistent sales performance and client development.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or tertiary study in fashion, retail management or a related discipline is advantageous.
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 spirited, design-led retail environment that prizes creativity, service excellence and team collaboration. Employees are expected to embody the brand's optimistic aesthetic while delivering meticulous client care.
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