Kate Spade Sales Associate
Kate Spade — Sales Associate (part-time) in Williamsburg, VA. Client-focused retail role emphasizing styling, omnichannel selling and product expertise.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a globally recognised lifestyle brand within the Tapestry portfolio, celebrated for its bold, optimistic aesthetic and accessible luxury across handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories and home. As part of a larger house of brands, the employer emphasises creativity, inclusivity and community, and invests in employee development across retail and corporate functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional client service by greeting guests warmly, building rapport, actively listening, and assessing lifestyle and aesthetic needs.
- Provide personalised styling advice and create complete looks that integrate Kate Spade product across categories, using storytelling to enhance the client experience.
- Drive sales through suggestive selling, add-on recommendations and conversion of styling interactions into purchases.
- Operate the point-of-sale system and ensure transactions are accurate, efficient and compliant with store procedures.
- Maintain visual presentation and stockroom organisation, receive and process inventory, and support merchandising priorities.
- Adopt omnichannel selling practices, including virtual styling and social media engagement, to extend client relationships beyond the sales floor.
- Support a collaborative team environment by giving and receiving constructive feedback and participating in training and development.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated professional selling skills with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior retail experience, preferably within fashion, accessories or lifestyle brands.
- Flexibility to work varied schedules including nights, weekends, peak seasons and public holidays.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise workload and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Physical capability to lift regularly up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs), and to perform tasks requiring bending, kneeling and climbing.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in a retail sales environment is required, with demonstrated success in customer-facing roles and a track record of meeting or exceeding sales objectives.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA, within easy reach of Richmond. The broader Virginia area accounts for 30 active listings on Cerulean, 2 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.
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
The workplace culture is creative, customer-centric and team-oriented, reflecting Kate Spade's playful aesthetic and progressive values. As part of Tapestry, the employer promotes inclusivity, ongoing learning and open feedback, with a focus on developing retail talent and celebrating diverse perspectives.
About Cerulean
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