Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Location
- SweetwaterFloridaUSA
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 15, 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 Sales Associate III position in Sweetwater, Florida. Hourly retail role offering styling expertise and customer engagement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, and home décor
- Actively listen to customers and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand their aesthetic preferences and lifestyle needs
- Provide expert styling advice, suggest coordinating pieces, and create complete looks that incorporate Kate Spade products into customers' existing wardrobes
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, professional checkout experience
- Drive sales results through strong customer connections, authentic brand storytelling, and persuasive product recommendations
- Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization, merchandise presentation, and accurate point-of-sale transactions
- Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and collaborate with team members to deliver cohesive customer experiences
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, inviting repeat visits and building lasting brand loyalty
- Demonstrate willingness to learn and apply omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- Maintain flexibility to accommodate business needs, including nights, weekends, holiday periods, and high-traffic retail days
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior experience in a retail environment or customer-facing sales role
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
- Demonstrated customer focus and commitment to exceeding client expectations
- Physical capability to regularly lift at least 25 lbs. (up to 50 lbs. occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom areas
- Fluent English proficiency (or local language proficiency per market)
- Openness to feedback and ability to give constructive feedback to colleagues
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably in fashion, accessories, or lifestyle brands.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no formal educational requirements specified.
Workplace
This position is based in Sweetwater, Florida, USA, within easy reach of Miami.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.25 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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