Kate Spade Sales Associate (Temporary)
Kate Spade in New York — Temporary Retail Associate. In-store, client-facing role selling handbags and accessories; seasonal/temporary position.
Overview
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle brand known for its playful, modern approach to handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the label operates within a global luxury retail network and emphasizes curated customer experiences, distinctive design language and elevated retail standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, client-focused service to drive sales and cultivate long-term customer relationships.
- Operate point-of-sale systems to process transactions accurately; perform cash handling and end-of-day reconciliation.
- Maintain on-floor merchandising and visual standards to reflect brand presentation guidelines.
- Perform stockroom duties including receiving, replenishment and periodic inventory counts.
- Support loss-prevention protocols and ensure the store environment is safe, clean and welcoming.
- Collaborate with store leadership and team members to meet daily operational objectives and promotional activity.
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in the United States with flexibility to work retail hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Reliable, punctual and able to sustain long periods of standing.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an aptitude for consultative selling.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining brand visual standards.
Skills
Experience
Previous retail sales experience preferred; experience within lifestyle, accessories or luxury retail environments is an advantage. Familiarity with POS operations and inventory tasks expected.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.625 open roles in New York, including 1148 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.746 active listings on Cerulean, 1169 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.480 open positions, with 1337 posted this week.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates a creative, design-led retail environment that balances approachable luxury with meticulous presentation. The brand values energetic, customer-oriented colleagues who contribute to a collaborative store atmosphere and uphold rigorous merchandising standards.
About Cerulean
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