Kate Spade Senior Sales Associate
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About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a globally recognised lifestyle and accessories brand known for its playful yet polished aesthetic. Operating as part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand combines New York sensibility with a focus on design-led product and elevated customer experiences across boutiques and wholesale channels.
Kate Spade – Sales Associate in New York, NY. Seeking an experienced luxury retail professional to drive sales and deliver exceptional client service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver elevated, personalised client service to cultivate relationships and maximise lifetime value.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets and KPIs through proactive selling and clienteling.
- Manage point-of-sale transactions, cash handling, and daily reconciliation with accuracy and integrity.
- Maintain boutique presentation to brand visual merchandising standards, including window and floor sets.
- Support inventory control: receiving, restocking, cycle counts and shrinkage prevention.
- Document and update client interactions in CRM; follow up on leads and manage appointments.
- Assist with training and mentoring of less experienced sales staff and support store operational tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in a retail or luxury environment with a track record of meeting sales targets.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a client-first orientation.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in merchandising and inventory processes.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and peak seasonal periods.
- Legal authorization to work in the country of employment.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of retail experience, preferably within premium or luxury fashion; demonstrable success selling lifestyle accessories and meeting revenue targets.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; additional retail, hospitality or business coursework preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
The brand fosters a creative, client-centric retail culture that values design sensibility, teamwork and impeccable service. Employees are encouraged to represent the brand voice through thoughtful merchandising and personalised client engagement within an energetic, fast-paced boutique environment.
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