Kate Spade Salesfloor Associate
Kate Spade Temporary Retail Associate — New York, NY. Seasonal sales role delivering client service, merchandising and POS operations in a flagship retail environment.
Overview
Kate Spade is an iconic American lifestyle brand renowned for its distinctive, design-led handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand operates an international network of boutiques and wholesale partnerships and seeks retail talent who deliver elevated client experiences aligned with its playful-yet-polished aesthetic.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver best-in-class, client-focused service on the salesfloor, including proactive engagement, styling advice and follow-up to cultivate repeat business.
- Achieve individual and store sales targets through consultative selling and effective clienteling techniques.
- Operate the point-of-sale system accurately: process sales, returns, exchanges and payments; maintain cash handling and reconciliation procedures.
- Maintain visual merchandising and presentation standards, including replenishment, window dressing and shelf/fixture styling to brand guidelines.
- Support receiving, stockroom organization, inventory counts and loss-prevention practices to ensure product integrity.
- Assist with gift packaging, appointment readiness and order fulfillment for special requests or client orders.
- Contribute to a professional store environment by adhering to company policies, attendance expectations and health & safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holiday periods; able to work variable shift patterns during peak seasons.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a polished, customer-facing manner.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to stand for extended periods and assist with light stock handling.
- Comfortable operating a POS system and performing basic cash-handling duties.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role; previous retail or luxury brand sales experience preferred but not required. Seasonal or temporary store experience and a demonstrated track record of customer service will be advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 1.625 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 1148 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 1.746 open positions — 1169 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.480 open roles in USA, including 1337 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates a vibrant, design-led retail culture that prizes creative expression and attentive client service. The workplace emphasizes teamwork, polished presentation and a customer-first ethic typical of premium lifestyle brands.
About Cerulean
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