Kate Spade Sales Associate
- Location
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic design language across handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories and home collections. The label operates as part of the Tapestry portfolio, a multinational house of fashion brands; as an employer it emphasizes creativity, customer-centric retail experiences and inclusive workplace practices across its store network.
Kate Spade Sales Associate in Tulare, California — part-time retail stylist position at Tulare Outlets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted stylist and product advisor, guiding customers to integrate Kate Spade pieces into their personal wardrobe and creating complete looks.
- Greet and engage guests proactively, listen to needs, ask insightful questions and deliver tailored styling recommendations and add-on suggestions.
- Drive sales through storytelling, clienteling and strong brand and product knowledge across all categories.
- Execute omni-channel selling and virtual selling techniques to convert opportunities and expand customer relationships.
- Operate POS, process transactions and maintain operational excellence on the sales floor and in the stockroom (inventory organization, replenishment and loss-prevention).
- Demonstrate visual merchandising standards and creative product presentation to showcase multiple ways to wear items.
- Provide constructive feedback and collaborate with colleagues to meet store targets and service standards.
- Perform routine physical tasks including lifting merchandise (regularly up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs), climbing, bending and stockroom maneuvers.
Qualifications
- Proven professional selling ability with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Prior retail experience, preferably within fashion, accessories or lifestyle brands.
- Comfort with social media channels and a willingness to adopt omnichannel/virtual selling practices.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities and work effectively as part of a team.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, peak seasons and public holidays.
- Ability to lift and handle merchandise as described (regularly 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs).
- English proficiency (or local language proficiency as required by market).
Skills
Experience
Prior retail selling experience is required; candidates should demonstrate documented sales results, product knowledge and comfort delivering personalized styling advice in a boutique environment.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary coursework or credentials in fashion, merchandising or retail management preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Tulare, California, USA, within easy reach of Fresno.
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 fosters an optimistic, creative and customer-focused retail culture rooted in bold design and approachable luxury. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasizes inclusion, development and collaborative store teams that champion both commercial results and personal expression.
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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