Kate Spade Senior Sales Associate
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $15–24.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for colorful, optimistic design across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands, and is recognized for a playful aesthetic, strong storytelling, and a customer-centric retail experience.
Kate Spade seeks a Senior Sales Associate in Central Valley, NY (Woodbury Common) to drive sales, mentor peers and lead omni‑channel client experiences.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consistently exceed personal sales and productivity goals while modelling best‑in‑class selling behaviours.
- Coach and mentor peers to elevate client engagement and contribute to an elevated selling culture.
- Demonstrate and share extensive product knowledge across categories to inform and uplift team selling.
- Champion omni‑channel, virtual and social selling initiatives; lead adoption of social selling programs.
- Support creation of short‑form video and live‑stream shopping content and stay informed on social media trends.
- Partner with store leadership to plan and execute business‑driving events and sales promotions.
- 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 securing the facility.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture and encourage performance excellence on the sales floor.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years' experience in luxury or elevated retail environments; combination of education and experience considered.
- Proven ability to drive sales results and mentor peers to achieve collective goals.
- Extensive product knowledge and excellent verbal communication skills.
- Experience with omni‑channel and virtual selling; willingness to appear on camera for social selling initiatives.
- Fluency with social media platforms and an understanding of current content trends.
- Elevated personal style, strong professional ethic, and ability to work in a fast‑paced retail environment.
- Ability to lift regularly at least 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs) and perform physical sales‑floor tasks.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, peak season and public holidays.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of two years in luxury retail or a comparable elevated retail environment with demonstrable sales performance and peer mentorship.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; a combination of education and retail experience will be considered.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Central Valley, New York, USA, with easy access to New York.
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 cultivates a colorful, optimistic workplace that values creativity, customer focus and inclusivity. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand emphasizes development, diversity and collaborative retail storytelling.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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