Kate Spade Sales Associate
Kate Spade New York is hiring a part‑time Sales Associate in Tulalip, WA (Seattle Premium Outlets) — join the retail team to deliver styling and customer experiences.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic and signature handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories and home collections. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands that emphasizes creativity, inclusion and consumer-focused retail experiences across wholesale, e‑commerce and boutique channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly, build rapport and act as a trusted style advisor to assess customer needs and preferences.
- Provide personalized styling recommendations, assemble complete looks and suggest relevant add‑ons to increase basket size.
- Deliver exceptional customer service across in‑store and virtual/omnichannel selling touchpoints, including clienteling via social media where applicable.
- Drive sales targets through storytelling, product knowledge and sustained customer relationships.
- Process POS transactions accurately and maintain operational standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
- Support inventory management, visual merchandising and upkeep of the boutique environment to brand standards.
- Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, peak season and holiday trading; safely lift and move merchandise and displays as required.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Previous retail experience; prior experience in premium or fashion retail preferred.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Social media awareness and willingness to adopt omni/virtual selling techniques.
- Fluency in English (or local market language) and ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to lift regularly at least 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs) and perform physical tasks on the sales floor.
Skills
Experience
Prior retail experience is required; experience in fashion, accessories, or premium/luxury retail is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tulalip, Washington, USA, with easy access to Seattle. 6 luxury roles are listed in Tulalip on Cerulean, 1 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Washington region, Cerulean lists 22 open positions — 5 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.470 open roles in USA, including 1322 added in the last 48 hours.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 24.25 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 fosters a playful, design‑driven culture that values creativity, customer obsession and collaboration. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand emphasizes inclusivity, development of retail talent and a consumer‑centric approach across boutique and digital channels.
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.