Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Location
- TannersvillePennsylvaniaUSA
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 17, 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 Sales Associate in Tannersville, PA. Part-time retail styling role offering $15–$19.50/hr, benefits, and creative customer engagement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet and engage customers warmly while demonstrating authoritative product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Actively listen to customer preferences and pose insightful questions to identify styling needs and aesthetic preferences
- Provide personalized styling advice and create complete coordinated looks that showcase multiple product applications
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, elevated checkout experience
- Reinforce customer choices and cultivate repeat visits through authentic celebration of purchases
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
- Embrace feedback and engage in constructive dialogue to continuously refine sales and service techniques
- Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to evolving customer needs and business priorities
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Proven prior experience in a retail sales environment
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate effectively within a team structure
- Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and to climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom
- Fluency in English (or local language proficiency as required by market)
Skills
Experience
Professional retail sales experience is required. Prior exposure to luxury lifestyle or fashion retail is preferred. Experience with omnichannel selling, virtual consultations, or social media-driven customer engagement is valued.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; college education or retail certification programs are advantageous but not mandatory.
Workplace
This position is based in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, USA, within easy reach of Allentown.
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
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