Kate Spade Sales Associate

Employment Part-Time
Seniority Junior
Compensation $15–19.50/hour
Department Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted ✦ Today

Kate Spade New York seeks a part-time Sales Associate in Tannersville, PA. Join the Crossings Premium Outlets boutique delivering personalised styling and sales.

Overview

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand celebrated for colourful, optimistic design across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home. The house is part of Tapestry, Inc., a global portfolio of consumer luxury brands; the organisation emphasises creativity, inclusive retail experiences and brand storytelling.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet and engage customers with confidence, demonstrating deep product knowledge and brand DNA.
  • Provide personalised styling advice, assemble complete looks and suggest complementary items to increase basket value.
  • Drive sales through consultative selling, storytelling and proactive customer outreach across in-store and virtual channels.
  • Execute accurate POS transactions and ensure a frictionless checkout experience.
  • Maintain operational excellence: stockroom organisation, inventory replenishment and visual presentation of merchandise.
  • Learn and apply omni-channel selling techniques, including virtual appointments and social-led commerce.
  • Promote repeat visits by reinforcing customer choices and building trusted relationships.

Qualifications

  • Proven professional selling skills and exceptional interpersonal communication.
  • Prior experience in a retail environment; experience in premium or lifestyle fashion brands preferred.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise under pressure and collaborate as part of a boutique team.
  • Comfort with omni-channel selling and social media as a customer engagement tool.
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, high-traffic retail days and public holidays.
  • Ability to lift regularly 25 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and perform physical retail tasks.

Skills

Product knowledge (handbags, accessories, ready-to-wear) Styling and visual merchandising POS Omni/virtual selling Social media awareness Customer storytelling and consultative selling Stockroom organisation

Experience

Prior retail sales experience is required; experience in premium, lifestyle or fashion retail is advantageous.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; retail or fashion-related coursework is a plus.

Workplace

This position is based in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, USA, within easy reach of New York City. Cerulean lists 2 open roles in Tannersville, including 1 posted recently. The broader Pennsylvania area accounts for 41 active listings on Cerulean, 5 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.531 open positions, with 254 posted this week.

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 New York cultivates a playful, optimistic workplace that values creativity, customer focus and inclusivity. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasises collaborative team dynamics, continuous learning and a retail-first approach to delivering expressive, lifestyle-led experiences.

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.

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