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 21, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a globally recognized lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands, and emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and customer-centred retail experiences.
Kate Spade New York — Sales Associate (Part-time) in New York, NY. Customer-facing stylist role with hourly pay $15.00–$24.25.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome guests with warmth and brand-appropriate confidence; establish rapport and demonstrate thorough product knowledge.
- Conduct consultative styling conversations to discover customer needs and create complete looks that integrate Kate Spade product categories.
- Drive sales through storytelling, suggest relevant add-ons, and close transactions via POS while ensuring a seamless checkout experience.
- Showcase multiple ways to wear and use product assortments to inspire customers and encourage exploration of new styles.
- Maintain operational excellence on the sales floor and in the stockroom, including merchandising, inventory organization and accurate POS handling.
- Contribute to team performance by giving and receiving constructive feedback and supporting store priorities during peak periods and events.
- Work a flexible schedule — including nights, weekends, holidays and high-traffic retail days — and perform physical tasks such as lifting and stock movement.
Qualifications
- Proven professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication abilities.
- Prior experience working in a retail environment; experience in fashion or lifestyle retail preferred.
- Comfort with multitasking, prioritizing responsibilities and collaborating within a team.
- Social media awareness and a willingness to adopt omni-channel and virtual selling techniques.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
- Ability to lift regularly at least 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs, and to climb, bend and manoeuvre in a retail environment.
Skills
Experience
Prior retail experience is required, with demonstrable selling or customer-facing experience; prior experience in fashion or lifestyle retail is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary study in fashion, retail or related fields is a plus.
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 nurtures a playful, creative retail culture that prioritizes customer storytelling and personal style. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasizes inclusivity, equity and development, with an expectation of direct feedback, ingenuity and a results-oriented approach.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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