Kate Spade Sales Leader

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is a vibrant American luxury lifestyle brand known for its spirited New York sensibility, joyful color, and polished modern femininity. Founded in 1993, the house has grown from an iconic handbag label into a global name spanning accessories, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home, and lifestyle. As an employer, Kate Spade offers a creative and collaborative environment where individuality, optimism, and thoughtful design are central to the culture. Part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand provides opportunities across retail, merchandising, design, digital, marketing, and corporate functions, inviting talent to contribute to a distinctive vision that celebrates wit, elegance, and everyday sophistication.

Role & Responsibilities

• Consistently exceed personal sales and productivity goals while modeling best-in-class selling behaviors and techniques
• Deliver service aligned to Kate Spade Great Escape standards and coach peers on client engagement best practices
• Demonstrate extensive product knowledge across all categories and share insights to elevate team selling capabilities
• Partner with Store and Assistant Manager to initiate business-driving events and strengthen selling culture
• Serve as brand ambassador by sharing compelling product stories and brand narratives with customers
• Champion omni-channel, virtual, and social selling services; lead adoption of new selling programs and platforms
• Support creation of short-form video content and live-stream shopping experiences; stay informed on social media trends
• Capture and relay client feedback to management to inform service standards and assortment strategies
• Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures, including register fund management and facility security
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture by encouraging collaboration, accountability, and performance excellence

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in luxury retail or comparable elevated retail environment
• Proven ability to drive sales and exceed targets while mentoring peers
• Extensive product knowledge and strong communication skills
• Experience with omni-channel and virtual selling platforms
• Social media fluency and understanding of platform trends and features
• Elevated sense of personal style and demonstrated professional ethics
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally; ability to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom
• Strong English language proficiency

Skills

Experience

2+ years in luxury retail or elevated retail environment; demonstrated success driving sales performance and mentoring team members in a fast-paced retail setting.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; a combination of education and professional retail experience will be considered.

Workplace

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, and tuition assistance.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a workplace culture rooted in optimism, creativity, and a distinctive sense of playful sophistication. As an employer, it encourages collaboration, individuality, and an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to bring joyful, customer-focused storytelling to every aspect of the brand experience.

About Cerulean

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