Kate Spade Sales Associate

Location
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is a design-led American lifestyle brand known for its playful, modern approach to handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label operates a global retail network and is part of the Tapestry group, offering opportunities to develop within a portfolio of premium fashion maisons.

Kate Spade in New York seeks a Sales Associate to deliver luxury client service and drive in-store sales.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalized client service to meet and exceed store sales targets and KPIs.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships through proactive outreach, clienteling and CRM updates.
  • Execute visual merchandising and product presentation to brand standards; maintain floor readiness.
  • Process transactions accurately using POS, handle cash and card payments, and reconcile daily sales.
  • Receive, unpack and replenish inventory; perform stock counts and assist with inventory control.
  • Support loss-prevention procedures, store opening/closing tasks and ad-hoc operational duties.
  • Collaborate with the store leadership team on promotional activity, events and product launches.

Qualifications

  • Proven retail sales experience in premium or luxury fashion (preferred 2+ years).
  • Strong commercial orientation with a documented history of meeting sales targets.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a polished customer-facing manner.
  • Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and peak holiday periods.
  • Legal eligibility to work in the hiring country.

Skills

Clienteling and CRM best practices Visual merchandising and product presentation POS operation and cash handling Inventory management and stock control Upselling and consultative selling Customer relationship management

Experience

Typically 2+ years of progressive retail experience, ideally within fashion, accessories or luxury retail, with demonstrable sales performance and customer relationship management.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in fashion, retail or business is advantageous.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a creative, client-centric retail culture where design sensibility and service excellence intersect. The workplace emphasizes collaboration, professional development and a fast-paced environment typical of global luxury retail.

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.

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Kate Spade

Kate Spade Sales Associate

New York, USA

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