Kate Spade Senior Sales Associate
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $15–24.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 5, 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 New York hiring Senior Sales Associate in Deer Park, NY. Lead sales, mentor peers, and champion omni-channel selling at luxury retail outlet.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consistently exceed personal sales and productivity goals while modeling best-in-class selling behaviors
- Deliver service aligned to Kate Spade's Great Escape standards and coach peers on client engagement
- 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 strengthen selling culture
- Act as a brand ambassador by sharing compelling stories that bring products and brand heritage to life
- Champion omni-channel, virtual, and social selling services; lead adoption and execution of social selling programs
- Support creation of short-form videos and live-stream shopping content while staying informed on emerging 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 reconciliation, deposits, and facility security
- Contribute to an inclusive team culture by encouraging collaboration and performance excellence
Qualifications
- 2+ years' experience in luxury retail or comparable elevated retail environment
- Proven ability to drive sales and mentor peers; track record of contributing to an elevated selling culture
- Extensive product knowledge with strong communication and interpersonal 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 sense of personal style and professional ethics
- Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced retail environment, including nights, weekends, peak seasons, and public holidays
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs. occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom
Skills
Experience
2+ years in luxury retail or comparable elevated retail environment. Experience should demonstrate proven ability to exceed sales goals, mentor peers, and contribute to an elevated selling culture. Familiarity with omni-channel, virtual, and social selling platforms is essential.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. A combination of relevant education and retail experience will be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in Deer Park, New York, United States of America, within easy reach of 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, and 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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