Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 26, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle fashion brand known for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The brand operates as part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands, and maintains a retail network, creative teams, and corporate functions focused on design-led product and customer experience.
Kate Spade New York – Part-time Sales Associate in Syracuse, NY (Destiny USA). Styling-led retail role with hourly pay $15.00–$19.50/hr.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome and engage guests with warm, confident service while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge.
- Act as a trusted style advisor: ask probing questions, provide personalised styling recommendations, suggest complementary items, and create complete looks.
- Use creativity to demonstrate multiple ways to wear products and inspire customers to explore new styles.
- Drive sales performance by building strong customer relationships and telling the brand story to close transactions.
- Execute efficient POS transactions and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
- Maintain operational excellence on the sales floor and in the stockroom, including merchandising, inventory organization and replenishment.
- Support omni-channel initiatives and virtual selling; engage customers via social media and company digital tools as required.
- Give and receive constructive feedback, collaborate with the team, and contribute to a positive store environment.
- Work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, peak retail periods and holidays.
- Perform physical duties as required: regularly lift at least 25 lbs (occasional lifts up to 50 lbs), climb, bend and manoeuvre across the sales floor and stockroom.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with strong interpersonal and verbal communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment; demonstrated track record of customer-facing sales or styling.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise workloads and work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Comfort with social media engagement and willingness to learn omni-channel/virtual selling techniques.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and peak periods.
- Physical capability to meet lifting and movement requirements of the role.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment with demonstrated professional selling skills and direct customer advisory responsibilities; experience with omni-channel or virtual selling is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; coursework or training in retail, fashion or visual merchandising is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in Syracuse, New York, USA.
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 creative, optimistic and customer-focused culture that celebrates individuality and style. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasises inclusion, equity and professional development across retail and corporate teams.
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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