Kate Spade Sales Associate
Kate Spade in New York seeks a Sales Associate to deliver luxury client service, drive sales and maintain brand presentation in a flagship retail environment.
Overview
Kate Spade is an internationally recognised lifestyle and accessories brand known for its playful, modern aesthetic and craftsmanship. Operating within the Tapestry, Inc. portfolio, the label combines contemporary design with service-led retail operations across flagship stores and concessions worldwide.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional client experiences through attentive service, tailored styling advice and proactive clienteling to build lasting relationships and repeat business.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through consultative selling, up-selling and cross-selling of the full product assortment.
- Maintain visual merchandising and brand presentation standards on the sales floor, windows and fixtures in accordance with seasonal directives and execution guides.
- Operate Point-of-Sale (POS) systems accurately for sales, returns and exchanges; ensure correct cash handling and reconciliation procedures.
- Manage inventory activities including stock replenishment, cycle counts, receiving shipments and reporting discrepancies to management.
- Support loss-prevention initiatives and adhere to company policies on product security, refund authorisations and store safety.
- Collaborate with the store team to onboard and mentor junior colleagues and to contribute to a positive, goal-oriented retail environment.
Qualifications
- Proven customer-facing experience in retail, preferably within premium or luxury fashion (recommended 2+ years).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a persuasive, client-focused sales approach.
- Numerical accuracy and experience with cash handling and point-of-sale transactions.
- Flexibility to work retail hours including weekends, evenings and peak seasonal periods.
- Professional presentation and a thorough knowledge of current fashion and accessory trends.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2+ years of retail sales experience, with preference for candidates who have sold fashion accessories or worked in a luxury or premium brand environment. Demonstrated track record of meeting sales targets and delivering high-quality client service is expected.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational retail training or luxury brand certifications are 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
The brand cultivates an energetic, design-forward retail culture that values creativity, impeccable client service and teamwork. As part of Tapestry, employees benefit from an environment that supports professional development, cross-brand mobility and a commitment to quality retail experiences.
About Cerulean
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