Kate Spade Senior Sales Associate
- Location
- GloucestershireGloucestershireUK
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- £27,300–30,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 11, 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.
Senior Sales Associate at Kate Spade New York, Gloucestershire, UK. Lead retail excellence, mentor peers, and drive omni-channel sales in luxury fashion retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consistently exceed personal sales and productivity goals while modeling best-in-class selling behaviors
- Deliver service aligned with Kate Spade Great Escape standards and coach peers on client engagement strategies
- Demonstrate extensive product knowledge across all categories and share insights to elevate team selling performance
- Partner with store management to initiate business-driving events and foster an elevated selling culture
- Act as a brand ambassador by sharing compelling narratives that bring product and brand heritage to life
- Champion omni-channel and virtual selling services; lead adoption of social selling programs and content creation
- Support creation of short-form videos and live-stream shopping content; remain 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 reconciliation and facility security
- Contribute to an inclusive team culture that encourages collaboration, accountability, and performance excellence
Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years' 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 with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with omni-channel or virtual selling and willingness to appear on camera for social selling initiatives
- Social media fluency with demonstrated understanding of platform trends and digital engagement
- Elevated sense of personal style combined with strong professional ethics
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment
- Strong English language proficiency
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2+ years' experience in luxury retail or a comparable elevated retail setting. A combination of education and equivalent professional experience will be considered. Proven track record of driving sales targets and mentoring peers within a high-performance, service-oriented culture.
Education
No specific formal education requirement stated; a combination of education and retail experience will be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, UK.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from GBP 27,300 to GBP 30,000 per annum.
Benefits
Inclusive and innovative working environment, internal mobility and career progression opportunities, 1 paid volunteering day per year with volunteer opportunities on global projects, learning and development through the Ambassador Programme, regular social events, equity inclusion and diversity initiatives including employee resource groups and regional inclusion councils, attractive employee discount, compelling incentive programme
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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