- Location
- San Marcos Texas USA
- Address
- 3939 IH-35 South, #1285, San Marcos, TX 78666 View map
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 12, 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 seeks a Sales Associate to serve as a trusted styling advisor in a retail environment. The successful candidate will greet guests warmly, demonstrate strong product knowledge across Kate Spade's lifestyle collections, actively listen to customer needs, provide personalized styling guidance, and drive sales through authentic connections and compelling storytelling. This role requires the ability to work flexibly, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods, with capacity to lift 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet and engage guests warmly while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Listen actively to customer needs and provide insightful, personalized styling recommendations that suit individual aesthetics and lifestyles
- Suggest complementary add-ons and create complete looks that encourage customers to explore new styles and products
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure seamless checkout experiences
- Reinforce customer confidence in their selections and cultivate repeat business through exceptional service
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
- Actively embrace omnichannel and virtual selling techniques to expand customer engagement
- Collaborate effectively with team members and provide constructive, honest feedback
Qualifications
- Proven professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior retail or customer-facing experience
- Strong product knowledge retention and willingness to master Kate Spade brand story and product attributes
- Proficiency in English (or local language proficiency per market)
- Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and to climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom environments
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and work collaboratively within a team setting while maintaining a commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no formal education requirement specified.
Workplace
This position is based in San Marcos, Texas, USA, within easy reach of Austin.
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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
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Kate Spade, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Style Advisor», «Client Advisor», «Retail Associate», «Fashion Consultant», «Sales Stylist», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.