Kate Spade Sales Associate
Kate Spade — Sales Associate in New York, NY. Join a luxury lifestyle brand to deliver boutique client service and achieve sales targets.
Overview
Kate Spade is a globally recognised lifestyle and accessories brand known for its modern, colorful aesthetic and accessible luxury. As part of the Tapestry, Inc. portfolio, the label operates a network of flagship boutiques and wholesale partners and places strong emphasis on elevated client service, visual presentation, and creative retail experiences.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, high-touch service to a diverse client base, cultivating long-term relationships and repeat business through expert clienteling and follow-up.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets by proactively converting opportunities and promoting full-price selling and complementary product pairings.
- Maintain boutique standards for visual merchandising, window dressing and on-floor product presentation in accordance with brand guidelines.
- Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system accurately, process transactions, returns and exchanges, and maintain detailed client and transaction records within CRM.
- Support inventory control: receive stock, perform cycle counts, manage replenishment and participate in loss-prevention procedures.
- Coordinate with store management on local marketing initiatives, events and VIP appointments; represent the brand at client events as required.
- Adhere to brand policies and retail operating procedures, ensuring compliance with cash handling, security and health & safety standards.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of success in retail sales, preferably within a fashion or luxury accessories environment.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver refined client experiences.
- Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail for accurate transaction handling and inventory tasks.
- Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings and peak seasonal periods.
- Professional presentation and a service-oriented demeanor aligned with luxury retail standards.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2–4 years of prior retail sales experience with at least some exposure to premium or luxury brands; demonstrable success meeting sales targets and managing high-value client interactions.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; formal training in retail, hospitality or fashion 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 vibrant, design-led retail culture that balances creative expression with rigorous customer service standards. Employees are expected to deliver joyful, detail-oriented experiences while operating within a structured, performance-driven retail environment under the Tapestry corporate umbrella.
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