Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Location
TulalipWashingtonUSA
Compensation
$15–24.25/hour
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

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.

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.

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

Customer styling Clienteling POS transactions Omni/virtual selling techniques Social media awareness Visual merchandising

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.

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

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