Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Kate Spade — Sales Associate in New York. Deliver luxury client service, exceed sales targets and support boutique operations.

Overview

Kate Spade is an internationally recognised lifestyle brand celebrated for its playful, contemporary aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand operates global retail boutiques and emphasizes distinctive client experiences, creative merchandising and a culture rooted in design-led storytelling.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalised client service and cultivate long-term relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
  • Consistently achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets and KPIs through consultative selling and strategic upselling.
  • Maintain boutique standards of visual merchandising, product presentation and brand storytelling to reflect seasonal directives.
  • Execute accurate point-of-sale transactions, returns and exchanges while ensuring compliance with cash-handling and loss-prevention procedures.
  • Manage stockroom activities including receiving, inventory control, replenishment and cycle counts.
  • Support store operations including opening/closing procedures, floor moves and administrative tasks.
  • Provide product knowledge and styling advice across categories and participate in client events and trunk shows.
  • Mentor or coach junior sales staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in business, fashion or retail preferred.
  • 2+ years of customer-facing retail experience, preferably within luxury or premium brands; demonstrable sales performance.
  • Proven ability to meet sales targets and work to measurable KPIs.
  • Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and peak retail periods.
  • Right to work in the United States (if based in New York) and ability to perform retail duties on the sales floor.

Skills

Clienteling and relationship management Luxury customer service and consultative selling Visual merchandising and brand presentation Point-of-sale (POS) systems and transactional accuracy Inventory control and stockroom procedures Cash handling and loss-prevention practices

Experience

Preferably 2+ years of progressive retail experience in luxury or premium segments with a verifiable sales record; experience mentoring colleagues or leading small teams is advantageous.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business, fashion or related field preferred.

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 cultivates a vibrant, design-forward retail culture that prizes creativity, attention to detail and warm client engagement. Teams operate in a fast-paced boutique environment where performance and brand stewardship are equally valued.

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.