Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $15–24.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 14, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic and accessible luxury collections spanning handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and commercial innovation across its maisons.
Kate Spade in New York (Rockefeller Center) is hiring a part-time Sales Associate to provide styling-led customer service and drive sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet customers warmly, build rapport, and provide personalised styling advice to create complete looks that integrate Kate Spade products.
- Conduct needs-based consultations by asking insightful follow-up questions and actively listening to customers to recommend relevant items and add-ons.
- Drive sales through storytelling and product demonstrations that showcase multiple ways to wear merchandise and encourage exploration of new styles.
- Operate the POS system, complete transactions accurately, and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
- Maintain visual and operational standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom, including organisation, replenishment, and loss-prevention practices.
- Adopt omnichannel selling techniques (virtual selling, social commerce) and support online-to-offline customer interactions.
- Provide and receive constructive feedback; contribute to team performance and store targets.
- Perform physical tasks as required — regularly lift up to 25 lbs (occasionally to 50 lbs), bend, climb and move inventory between sales floor and stockroom.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with strong interpersonal and verbal communication abilities.
- Prior retail experience in a customer-facing role.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omnichannel/virtual selling techniques.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, peak retail periods and public holidays as required.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment with demonstrated professional selling skills and customer-facing advisory experience; familiarity with omnichannel retail is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary coursework in fashion, visual merchandising, retail management or related fields preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 24.25 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a playful, creative and customer-centric workplace grounded in optimism and distinctive brand DNA. As part of the Tapestry family, the environment emphasises inclusion, collaborative teamwork and continuous learning while encouraging employees to bring bold, original ideas to the customer experience.
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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