Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Employment
- Seasonal
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 19, 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 Seasonal Sales Associate / Stylist, Orlando Premium Outlets. Part-time retail styling role offering customer engagement, product expertise, and flexible scheduling. $15–$19.50/hr.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs, aesthetic preferences, and lifestyle considerations
- Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete coordinated looks
- Showcase multiple ways to wear products through creative presentation and encourage customers to explore new styles
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, professional checkout experience
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices while inviting them to return
- Drive results through strong customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
- Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization, POS transactions, and floor management
- Demonstrate willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- Give and receive feedback in a constructive, professional manner
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior experience working in a retail environment
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively within a team setting
- Social media awareness and openness to learning omni-channel selling techniques
- Proficiency in English or local market language
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly, up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Ability to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom areas
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays as required
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Experience with customer-facing styling roles, luxury or lifestyle brand retail, or fashion advisory is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. No formal education requirement stated.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Orlando, Florida, USA.
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 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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