Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Seniority Mid-Level
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Kate Spade, New York, NY — Sales Associate needed to deliver luxury client service, achieve sales targets and maintain boutique standards.

Overview

Kate Spade is a globally recognised luxury lifestyle brand known for its playful, modern aesthetic across handbags, accessories, apparel and home goods. The label operates within the Tapestry portfolio and is characterised by a strong retail footprint, an emphasis on elevated customer experiences and a design-driven culture that blends creativity with commercial precision.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalised, high‑touch service to cultivate long‑term client relationships and drive repeat business.
  • Consistently achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets through proactive selling and clienteling.
  • Execute visual merchandising directives to uphold boutique standards and maximise product appeal.
  • Operate point‑of‑sale systems, process transactions accurately, and perform cash handling and reconciliation.
  • Manage inventory activities including receiving, stock rotation and basic inventory reporting.
  • Support loss prevention procedures and maintain store security and presentation standards.
  • Mentor and support junior colleagues; assist with onboarding, product training and day‑to‑day coaching.
  • Participate in store events, client appointments and local marketing initiatives to enhance brand presence.

Qualifications

  • Proven retail sales experience, preferably within a luxury or premium fashion brand.
  • Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and KPIs.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a service‑oriented, client‑first mindset.
  • Strong visual sensibility and attention to detail in merchandise presentation.
  • Reliable availability for retail hours, including evenings, weekends and peak periods.

Skills

Clienteling Visual merchandising POS operations Cash handling Inventory management Loss prevention KPI-driven selling Customer relationship management (CRM) Effective verbal communication

Experience

Typically requires at least 2–4 years of retail experience, with prior exposure to luxury or premium brands preferred. Experience coaching or mentoring peers is advantageous.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or a degree in fashion, retail or a related discipline is a plus.

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 creative, design‑led retail culture where vibrant brand personality and exceptional client service are paramount. Boutique teams operate collaboratively, balancing playful aesthetics with commercial discipline within the broader Tapestry network.

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.