Kate Spade Sales Associate
Kate Spade New York seeks a part-time Sales Associate in San Diego (Fashion Valley) to deliver styling-led customer service and drive boutique sales.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand recognised for its playful, colorful aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, footwear, jewelry and home décor. The brand is part of Tapestry, Inc., a multi-brand luxury house; as an employer it emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and customer-centric retail experiences within a collaborative corporate framework.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome guests warmly and build rapport to understand individual style and needs.
- Provide personalised styling advice and create complete looks across handbags, ready-to-wear, footwear, jewelry and accessories.
- Drive sales through storytelling, suggest add-ons and close transactions with a seamless checkout experience.
- Demonstrate authoritative product knowledge across all brand categories and communicate brand DNA to customers.
- Utilise omni-channel and virtual selling techniques, incorporating social media where appropriate to engage clients.
- Maintain operational excellence including POS transactions, stockroom organisation, merchandising and inventory replenishment.
- Give and receive feedback constructively and support a collaborative team environment.
- Perform physical tasks on the sales floor and in the stockroom; routinely lift up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
Qualifications
- Proven professional selling skills and exceptional interpersonal communication.
- Prior retail sales experience; experience within a lifestyle or luxury brand is preferred.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Flexible availability including nights, weekends, peak retail periods and public holidays.
- English proficiency (or local language proficiency as applicable) and social media awareness.
Skills
Experience
Prior retail sales experience is required; experience working with lifestyle or premium brands and demonstrating a track record of driving sales through client relationships is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in San Diego, California, USA. There are currently 25 open positions in San Diego on Cerulean, with 2 added recently. Within California, Cerulean currently features 384 open roles, including 22 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.493 open roles — 210 of them newly added.
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 cultivates a vibrant, optimistic workplace that champions creativity and individuality while operating within the broader Tapestry family. The brand values customer-focused collaboration, rapid learning and an inclusive environment that encourages direct feedback and personal development.
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.