Kate Spade Spring/Summer Sales Advisor
- Employment
- Seasonal
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a contemporary luxury lifestyle brand known for a playful aesthetic and modern, design-led accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the brand combines creative product development with a global retail network and places a strong emphasis on elevated customer service and brand storytelling.
Kate Spade — Seasonal Sales Associate in New York: Spring/Summer temporary retail role delivering luxury client service and merchandising excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver polished, brand-aligned customer service to inspire purchases and foster client loyalty during the Spring/Summer season.
- Achieve and contribute to individual and store sales targets through proactive client engagement and effective selling techniques.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards for seasonal floor sets, ensuring product presentation, signage, and stock placement meet planogram and brand guidelines.
- Operate point-of-sale (POS) systems accurately; process transactions, returns, and gift receipts with attention to loss prevention procedures.
- Support inventory activities including receiving, restocking, online order fulfillment, and periodic stocktakes.
- Perform general store upkeep to sustain a premium boutique environment, including fitting-room management and floor recovery.
- Participate in clienteling activities such as building client notes, following up on leads, and executing targeted outreach when required.
Qualifications
- Previous retail or customer-facing sales experience preferred; luxury or premium brand experience advantageous.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a polished, customer-first demeanour.
- Basic numeracy and reliable cash-handling skills; ability to operate POS systems accurately.
- Legal authorization to work in the hiring country.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level seasonal role; 0–2 years of retail or customer-service experience recommended, with preference for candidates who have worked in fashion or luxury retail environments.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
The brand culture blends creative expression with rigorous retail standards, rewarding attentive client service and a collaborative team spirit. Staff are expected to represent a polished, design-conscious image and to work in a fast-paced, guest-focused boutique environment.
About Cerulean
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