Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Kate Spade — Sales Associate in New York City. Deliver elevated client service and drive boutique sales for a design-led lifestyle brand.

Overview

Kate Spade is a design-driven lifestyle brand renowned for its modern, colorful handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand combines creative product design with an international retail footprint and a strong emphasis on customer experience.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver elevated, personalized client service and build long-term customer relationships through active clienteling and follow-up.
  • Achieve individual and store sales targets by effectively presenting product assortments and driving add-on sales.
  • Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions, handle cash and maintain accurate till reconciliation.
  • Execute visual merchandising standards to ensure boutique presentation aligns with brand imagery and promotional directives.
  • Manage inventory activities including stock replenishment, transfers, receiving, and cycle counts.
  • Support store operations: maintain boutique housekeeping, assist with fittings, and participate in store opening/closing procedures.
  • Adhere to loss-prevention policies and ensure full compliance with company standards and local regulations.
  • Contribute to in-store events and product launches, and participate in training to deepen product and brand knowledge.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holiday periods.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a polished, client-focused demeanor.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Skills

Clienteling and relationship building Point-of-sale (POS) operation and cash handling Visual merchandising and product presentation Inventory control and stock replenishment Strong verbal communication and upselling techniques Basic numeracy for sales reconciliation and reporting

Experience

Entry-level: 0–2 years of retail or luxury sales experience preferred. Prior boutique or premium brand experience is advantageous but not required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in New York City, New York, USA. 39 luxury roles are listed in New York City on Cerulean, 11 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.746 open positions — 1169 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.480 open roles in USA, including 1337 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a creative, design-led retail culture that values distinctive product storytelling and memorable client experiences. Employees typically work in fast-paced boutiques where collaboration, brand advocacy and attention to aesthetic detail are central to daily operations.

About Cerulean

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