Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Location
North CharlestonSouth CarolinaUSA
Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Compensation
$15–19.50/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 14, 2026

About %s

Kate Spade New York is a globally recognised lifestyle and accessories brand known for its colourful, optimistic aesthetic and distinctive product DNA across handbags, ready-to-wear, footwear, jewelry and home décor. The brand operates as part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands, and is recognised for inclusive workplace initiatives and a focus on creativity and customer-centric retail experiences.

Kate Spade seeks a part-time Sales Associate in North Charleston, SC (Tanger Outlets Charleston) — hourly $15–$19.50 to deliver personalised styling and drive retail sales.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Welcome and engage guests with warm, confident service; build rapport through active listening and insightful questions.
  • Provide personalised styling advice and create complete looks that integrate Kate Spade products across categories.
  • Drive sales through storytelling, cross-sell and add-on recommendations; guide customers through purchase decisions to completion.
  • Demonstrate deep product knowledge and showcase multiple ways to wear or use items to inspire repeat business.
  • Execute daily store operations including POS transactions, stockroom organisation, merchandising and inventory handling.
  • Adopt omni-channel and virtual selling techniques; support social media and brand-led clienteling efforts when required.
  • Maintain professional presentation of the selling floor and assist with light housekeeping and merchandise replenishment.
  • Work a flexible schedule to support business needs, including nights, weekends, peak retail periods and holidays.

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills with strong interpersonal and verbal communication abilities.
  • Prior experience in a retail environment is required.
  • Comfortable multitasking, prioritising, and collaborating in a team setting.
  • Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling methodologies.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and peak shopping periods.
  • Ability to lift regularly up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs) and to climb, bend and manoeuvre between sales floor and stockroom.

Skills

POS transactions omni/virtual selling social media awareness stockroom organization product knowledge visual styling and merchandising active listening and customer storytelling

Experience

Prior experience working in a retail environment; demonstrated sales capability and customer-facing experience preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in North Charleston, South Carolina, USA, within easy reach of Charleston.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.50 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 emphasises a colourful, optimistic brand spirit and creativity, and operates within Tapestry's broader commitment to inclusion and diversity. The workplace culture values customer focus, open feedback, learning agility and collaborative teamwork.

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