Kate Spade Store Associate — Seasonal
Kate Spade seeks a Temporary Associate in New York City to support retail sales, client service, merchandising and store operations.
Overview
Kate Spade is a contemporary lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label is part of the Tapestry group, a global house of luxury and premium brands, and operates global retail, wholesale and digital channels with a strong focus on customer experience and design-led merchandising.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional client service and cultivate lasting client relationships through attentive, personalised interactions and follow-up.
- Drive sales and achieve individual and store objectives through product knowledge, suggestive selling and clienteling.
- Operate the point-of-sale system accurately; process transactions, returns and exchanges while maintaining cash-handling integrity.
- Maintain merchandising and visual standards: restock product, execute floor moves and support window and in-store displays.
- Support inventory activities including receiving, tagging and cycle counts, and assist with stockroom organisation.
- Uphold loss-prevention procedures and store safety policies; report discrepancies and suspicious activity promptly.
- Assist with fitting room operations, appointment bookings and managing client queues during peak periods.
- Provide operational support during opening/closing, briefings and store housekeeping to ensure a polished store environment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; retail or customer-service certification is an asset.
- Authorised to work in the United States.
- Professional, polished presentation aligned with brand standards.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage diverse clientele.
- Basic numeracy and proven accuracy in cash and transaction handling.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and peak holiday seasons.
- Reliable, punctual and able to stand and move continuously during scheduled shifts.
- Discretion and respect for client confidentiality.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level retail experience preferred; 0–2 years of experience in retail or customer-facing roles is acceptable. Prior experience with premium or lifestyle brands, seasonal retail or high-volume stores is advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail or customer service is a plus.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA. There are currently 1.625 open positions in New York on Cerulean, with 1148 added recently. Within New York, Cerulean currently features 1.746 open roles, including 1169 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.480 open roles — 1337 of them newly added.
Culture
Kate Spade’s retail environment emphasises creativity, optimistic design and attentive client service. The brand fosters a collaborative, customer-focused workplace where visual presentation and personal interaction are central to daily operations.
About Cerulean
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