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 while 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 personalized styling advice and suggest complementary products to create complete looks
• Showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles through creative presentation
• Drive sales results through strong customer connections and effective storytelling about brand heritage and product attributes
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience using POS systems
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and store presentation
• Support omnichannel sales initiatives including social media awareness and virtual selling techniques
• Reinforce customer choices and build loyalty by inviting repeat visits and celebrating purchases
• Give and receive constructive feedback in a professional manner and collaborate effectively with team members

Qualifications

• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Prior experience in a retail environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced team setting
• Social media awareness and willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques
• Strong product knowledge retention and learning ability
• Physical ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs. occasionally), climb, bend, and kneel as needed on sales floor and stockroom
• Flexibility to work varied schedules including nights, weekends, and high-traffic retail days including public holidays

Skills

Experience

Prior experience working in a retail environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate professional selling experience with a track record of strong customer engagement and sales results.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no formal post-secondary education 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, and 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

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