Kate Spade Senior Sales Associate

Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Senior
Compensation
$15–19.50/hour
Posted
Jul 27, 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 San Diego, California. Lead sales floor, mentor peers, drive omni-channel selling. $15–$19.50/hr.

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
  • Partner with store leadership to initiate business-driving events and cultivate an elevated selling culture
  • Act as a brand ambassador, telling compelling product and brand stories to customers
  • Champion omni-channel, virtual, and social selling services; lead adoption of social selling programs
  • Support creation of short-form videos and live-stream shopping content while staying 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 by encouraging collaboration and performance excellence

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of 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 and strong communication skills
  • Experience with omni-channel and virtual selling; 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 flexibly in fast-paced retail environment, including nights, weekends, and peak seasons
  • Strong English language proficiency
  • Physical ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally); ability to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom

Skills

Sales floor leadership Customer service excellence Omni-channel selling Virtual selling platforms Social media marketing Live-stream shopping Product storytelling Peer mentoring Register management Client feedback analysis

Experience

2+ years in luxury retail or elevated retail environment

Education

A combination of education and experience will be considered; no specific degree requirement stated

Workplace

This position is based in San Diego, California, United States of America.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.50 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 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.

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Kate Spade

Kate Spade Senior Sales Associate

San Diego, United States of America

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