Kate Spade Senior Sales 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 techniques
• Demonstrate extensive product knowledge across all categories and share insights to elevate team selling performance
• Partner with Store and Assistant Manager to initiate business-driving events and elevate the overall selling culture
• Act as a brand ambassador, sharing compelling product and brand stories that resonate with customers
• Champion omni-channel and virtual selling services and lead adoption of social selling programs
• Support creation of short-form videos and live-stream shopping content while staying informed on social media trends
• Capture and relay client feedback to management to inform service and assortment strategies
• Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures, including register management, deposits, and facility security
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture and encourage collaboration and performance excellence

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in luxury retail or comparable elevated retail environment
• Proven ability to drive sales and mentor peers while contributing to an elevated selling culture
• Extensive product knowledge and strong communication skills
• Experience with omni-channel and virtual selling platforms
• Willingness to appear on camera for social selling initiatives
• Social media fluency and understanding of platform trends
• Elevated sense of personal style and professional ethics
• Strong English language proficiency
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom

Skills

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in luxury retail or comparable elevated retail environment. A combination of relevant education and professional experience will be considered. Demonstrated success in driving sales performance, mentoring colleagues, and building an elevated retail culture is essential.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; additional retail management training or luxury brand certification is a plus but not required.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 24.25 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

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.