Kate Spade Sales Associate

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
• Actively listen to customer needs and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand personal style preferences and lifestyle requirements
• Provide expert styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete coordinated looks
• Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear and style products, encouraging customers to explore new collections
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure seamless, efficient checkout experiences
• Reinforce customer confidence in selections and cultivate loyalty through celebratory engagement
• Drive sales results through authentic customer connections, storytelling, and brand-aligned consultation
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
• Demonstrate proficiency with omni-channel and virtual selling techniques as required
• Give and receive constructive feedback in a professional, collaborative manner

Qualifications

• Prior professional experience in a retail sales environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• English proficiency; Dutch language proficiency preferred per local market requirements
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced retail setting
• Ability to work flexibly across all retail operating hours, including nights, weekends, public holidays, and peak season periods

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably in fashion, accessories, or luxury lifestyle goods. Demonstrated success in customer-facing sales roles with measurable results.

Education

Secondary education or equivalent; retail or customer service training is desirable but not essential.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 28,000 to EUR 35,000 per annum.

Benefits

Attractive employee discount on Kate Spade products; compelling incentive programme; one paid volunteering day per year with access to global volunteer projects; internal mobility and career progression opportunities; learning and development opportunities through the Ambassador Programme; regular social events; participation in equity, inclusion, and diversity initiatives including employee resource groups.

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

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