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

• Exceed personal sales and productivity goals and model best-in-class selling behaviors.
• Deliver service aligned with kate spade Great Escape standards and coach peers on client engagement.
• Demonstrate extensive product knowledge across all categories and share insights to elevate team selling.
• Partner with the Store Manager or Assistant Manager to initiate business-driving events and strengthen the selling culture.
• Act as a brand ambassador by sharing stories that bring the product and brand to life.
• Champion omni-channel and virtual selling services and lead the adoption of social selling programs.
• Support the creation of short-form videos and live-stream shopping content, and stay informed about 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 funds, deposits, and securing the facility.
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture and encourage collaboration and performance excellence.
• Personalize customer experiences, anticipate needs, guide customers toward product choices, and inspire exploration.
• Maintain high energy and foster an inclusive environment where customers and team members feel seen and valued.
• Work a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.
• Regularly lift at least 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.; climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in luxury retail or a comparable elevated retail environment; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proven ability to drive sales, mentor peers, and contribute to an elevated selling culture.
• Extensive product knowledge and strong communication skills.
• Experience with omni-channel or virtual selling and 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.

Skills

Experience

At least 2 years in luxury retail or a comparable elevated retail environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; 401(k); paid paternity and maternity leave; commuter benefits; 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.

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