- Location
- Central Valley New York USA
- Address
- 269 Red Apple Court, Central Valley, NY 10917 View map
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
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.
Kate Spade seeks a Senior Sales Associate to lead on the sales floor, exceed sales goals, coach peers and deliver elevated client experiences across in-store, omni-channel, virtual and social selling. The role includes supporting business-driving events and digital content, relaying client feedback, and performing and supervising opening and closing procedures; a flexible schedule is required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consistently 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 elevate the selling culture.
- Act as a brand ambassador, sharing stories that bring products and the brand to life.
- Champion omni-channel and virtual selling services and lead 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 client feedback and relay it 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.
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 and 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 season, high-traffic retail days and public holidays.
- Ability to regularly lift at least 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.; ability to climb, bend, kneel and maneuver through the sales floor and stockroom.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years in luxury retail or a comparable elevated retail environment.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Central Valley, New York, USA, with easy access to New York City.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and disability insurance; 401(k); paid parental 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.
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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