Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a vibrant American luxury lifestyle brand known for its spirited New York sensibility, joyful color, and polished modern femininity. Founded in 1993, the house has grown from an iconic handbag label into a global name spanning accessories, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home, and lifestyle. As an employer, Kate Spade offers a creative and collaborative environment where individuality, optimism, and thoughtful design are central to the culture. Part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand provides opportunities across retail, merchandising, design, digital, marketing, and corporate functions, inviting talent to contribute to a distinctive vision that celebrates wit, elegance, and everyday sophistication.
Kate Spade New York Sales Associate, North Charleston, SC. Part-time retail position offering styling expertise, customer engagement, and benefits including health insurance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, and home décor categories
- Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs and personal style preferences
- Provide comprehensive styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create cohesive complete looks
- Showcase multiple ways to wear and style products, encouraging customers to explore new approaches
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience
- Reinforce customer choices and build loyalty by inviting repeat visits
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
- Demonstrate deep brand knowledge and communicate product attributes with storytelling
- Give and receive feedback in an honest, constructive manner
- Work flexibly to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior experience in a retail environment
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- English proficiency
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Ability to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver both sales floor and stockroom environments
Skills
Experience
Prior experience working in a retail environment is required.
Education
No specific educational requirements mentioned.
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, and tuition assistance.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a workplace culture rooted in optimism, creativity, and a distinctive sense of playful sophistication. As an employer, it encourages collaboration, individuality, and an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to bring joyful, customer-focused storytelling to every aspect of the brand 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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