Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Location
SydneyNew South WalesAustralia
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 9, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic and product ranges spanning handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The house operates within the Tapestry portfolio, a global group of fashion brands, and combines heritage design DNA with a contemporary retail and omnichannel presence.

Kate Spade New York seeks a Sales Associate in Sydney to deliver styling-led customer experiences and drive in-store sales.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Welcome guests and establish rapport through confident, warm engagement and expert product knowledge.
  • Conduct consultative styling sessions to discover customers' personal tastes and assemble complete looks, suggesting complementary items and add-ons.
  • Demonstrate multiple ways to wear and use products to inspire repeat purchase and broaden customer preferences.
  • Drive sales by storytelling, converting connections into transactions and ensuring a seamless checkout experience.
  • Maintain store standards and operational excellence including accurate POS transactions, inventory handling and stockroom organisation.
  • Support team performance by giving and receiving constructive feedback and participating in floor merchandising and visual presentation.

Qualifications

  • Proven professional selling skills with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Prior retail or client-facing experience.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise and collaborate effectively within a store team.
  • Social media awareness and openness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques.
  • Proficiency in English (or the local market language).
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, busy season peaks and public holidays.

Skills

Product knowledge and styling Customer engagement and consultative selling Omnichannel / virtual selling techniques Point of Sale (POS) transactions Stockroom organisation and inventory handling Social media awareness

Experience

Prior retail or client-facing experience is required; demonstrable track record in sales or styling within a fashion or lifestyle retail environment is preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary study in fashion, retail or a related field is advantageous but not required.

Workplace

This position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Culture

Kate Spade New York fosters a creative, customer-centric retail culture rooted in a playful, optimistic aesthetic. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand emphasises collaborative teams, visual creativity and an omnichannel approach to client service.

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