Kate Spade Seasonal Sales Associate
Kate Spade New York — Temporary Retail Associate in New York, NY. Short‑term retail role supporting sales, client service and merchandising during peak periods.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a globally recognised lifestyle brand celebrated for its playful, modern aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready‑to‑wear. The label operates within the Tapestry group and is known for elevating customer experience through considered design and polished retail presentation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, client‑focused service to achieve daily and seasonal sales targets; proactively engage with customers and convert opportunities.
- Operate the point‑of‑sale system accurately, process transactions, returns and exchanges, and manage cash handling procedures.
- Maintain elevated visual merchandising standards: replenish displays, execute floor moves and ensure stock is presentation‑ready.
- Support inventory processes including receiving, tagging, cycle counts and stock organization; notify management of discrepancies.
- Assist with store operational tasks during peak trading periods — opening/closing procedures, loss prevention, and maintaining a pristine salesfloor.
- Provide basic clienteling: capture client information, fulfil requests, and coordinate with store leadership for follow‑up where appropriate.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service in a retail or hospitality environment.
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and holiday periods; able to commit to the temporary assignment schedule.
- Professional appearance and strong interpersonal presence consistent with a luxury brand.
- Basic numeracy and proven experience with cash handling and transaction reconciliation.
- Ability to stand and be mobile for extended periods and to lift packages up to 25 lbs (11 kg).
Skills
Experience
Preferably 0–2 years of retail or hospitality experience, with prior exposure to fashion or luxury brands considered an asset. Seasonal or temporary retail experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA. There are currently 1.625 open positions in New York on Cerulean, with 1148 added recently. Within New York, Cerulean currently features 1.746 open roles, including 1169 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.480 open roles — 1337 of them newly added.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates an upbeat, design‑led retail culture that values polished client service, individuality and visual attention to detail. Stores operate in fast‑paced, team‑oriented environments where seasonal peaks demand agility and collaborative problem solving.
About Cerulean
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