Kate Spade Senior Retail Associate

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
• Deliver service aligned to Kate Spade Great Escape standards and coach peers on client engagement practices
• Demonstrate extensive product knowledge across all categories and share insights to elevate team selling
• Partner with Store and Assistant Manager to initiate business-driving events and strengthen selling culture
• Act as a brand ambassador, sharing compelling stories that bring product and brand narratives to life
• Champion omni-channel and virtual selling services; lead adoption of social selling programs and trends
• Support creation of short-form videos and live-stream shopping content while staying informed on social media developments
• Capture and relay client feedback to management to inform service and assortment strategies
• Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures including register reconciliation, deposits, and facility security
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture, encourage collaboration, and drive performance excellence

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in luxury retail or elevated retail environment
• Proven ability to drive sales and mentor peers; demonstrated contribution to elevated selling culture
• Extensive product knowledge and strong communication skills
• Experience with omni-channel and virtual selling; willingness to appear on camera for social selling initiatives
• Social media fluency and demonstrated understanding of platform trends
• Elevated personal style and strong professional ethics
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced retail environment including nights, weekends, and peak seasons
• Physical capability to lift regularly up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs), climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom

Skills

Experience

2+ years in luxury retail or comparable elevated retail environment; proven track record of exceeding sales targets and mentoring peers in a consultative selling environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; a combination of relevant education and 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, 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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