Kate Spade Style Advisor

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

• Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
• Actively listen to customer needs and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand aesthetic preferences and lifestyle requirements
• Provide expert styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete looks that encourage add-on sales
• Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear products and inspire customers to explore new styles and combinations
• Guide customers through purchase decisions, ensure seamless checkout experiences, and reinforce brand loyalty by celebrating customer choices
• Drive sales results through strong customer connections, authentic brand storytelling, and demonstrated product expertise
• Maintain operational excellence by organizing stockroom inventory, executing accurate POS transactions, and adhering to visual merchandising standards
• Learn and leverage omnichannel and virtual selling techniques, demonstrating social media awareness
• Give and receive feedback in a constructive, honest manner and support team collaboration across the retail floor

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail sales environment
• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Strong product knowledge capability and willingness to master all Kate Spade categories
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Flexibility to work varying schedules including nights, weekends, and peak retail periods
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver the sales floor and stockroom

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment is required. The ideal candidate demonstrates professional selling skills, genuine customer focus, and the ability to build rapport with diverse clientele while maintaining composure in a high-traffic retail setting.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; additional fashion, merchandising, or retail certification a plus but not required.

Workplace

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.