Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Location
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a globally recognized lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic and signature accessories, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home collections. The brand operates within the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands, and maintains a retail-first approach that emphasizes distinctive product design and elevated customer experiences.
Kate Spade is hiring a Part‑time Sales Associate in Pittsburgh, PA (Ross Park Mall) to deliver styling-led customer service and drive sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and establish rapport; demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge across categories.
- Conduct needs-based conversations, ask insightful follow-up questions and translate customer preferences into curated looks.
- Provide styling advice, suggest complementary items and assemble complete outfits to drive average transaction value.
- Showcase multiple ways to wear and integrate products, using creativity to inspire customers to explore new styles.
- Execute flawless point-of-sale transactions and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
- Maintain operational excellence: organize stockroom inventory, receive and process shipments, and support visual merchandising on the sales floor.
- Deliver on sales targets via storytelling and strong customer relationships; actively participate in omni-channel and virtual selling initiatives.
- Reinforce customer choices, invite repeat visits and contribute to a welcoming store atmosphere.
- Perform physical tasks as required (regularly lift at least 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs) and maintain availability for a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and peak retail periods.
Qualifications
- Proven professional selling skills with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior retail experience demonstrating customer-facing performance and sales results.
- Comfortable multitasking, prioritizing responsibilities and collaborating within a team environment.
- Social media awareness and a willingness to learn omni-channel/virtual selling techniques.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and high-traffic retail days.
- Ability to lift and maneuver merchandise and stockroom items (regularly 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs).
- English proficiency.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in a retail environment with demonstrated selling performance and customer advisory capabilities; experience in fashion or lifestyle brands preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; retail-related coursework or customer service certification is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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 an optimistic, creative and customer-focused retail culture, encouraging employees to express individuality while delivering elevated service. As part of Tapestry, the workplace emphasizes inclusivity, learning and development and a collaborative approach to achieving commercial and brand-building goals.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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