Kate Spade Senior Sales Associate

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Consistently exceed personal sales and productivity goals whilst modeling best-in-class selling behaviors
• Deliver service aligned to Kate Spade Great Escape standards and coach peers on client engagement excellence
• 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 elevate selling culture
• Act as a brand ambassador, sharing compelling stories that bring product and brand heritage to life
• Champion omni-channel and virtual selling services; lead adoption of social selling programs and initiatives
• Support creation of short-form videos and live-stream shopping content; remain informed on evolving 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, fund deposits, and facility security
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture and encourage collaboration toward performance excellence

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in luxury retail or comparable elevated retail environment
• Proven ability to drive sales and mentor peers whilst contributing to an elevated selling culture
• Extensive product knowledge and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with omni-channel and virtual selling platforms; comfort appearing on camera for social selling initiatives
• Demonstrated social media fluency and understanding of platform-specific trends
• Elevated sense of personal style and professional ethics
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment
• Strong English language proficiency

Skills

Experience

Minimum 2 years of proven experience in luxury retail or a comparable elevated retail environment is required. A combination of relevant education and practical retail experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in driving sales targets, mentoring peers, and adopting emerging omni-channel selling methodologies within a brand-focused retail setting.

Education

No formal education requirement is specified; however, a high school diploma or equivalent is customary in retail roles of this seniority level. A combination of education and hands-on retail experience will be considered.

Workplace

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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