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 customers warmly while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
• Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer lifestyle needs and aesthetic preferences
• Provide personalized styling advice and suggest complementary products to create complete looks
• Showcase creative ways to wear and incorporate products into customers' existing wardrobes
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure seamless point-of-sale checkout experiences
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory awareness, and POS proficiency
• Drive sales results through strong customer connections and brand storytelling
• Accept and provide constructive feedback to support continuous professional development
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices while inviting them to return

Qualifications

• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Prior experience in a retail environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate effectively in a team setting
• Comfort with social media platforms and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
• Fluency in English
• Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and to climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom areas
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days including public holidays

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail sales environment is required. The candidate should demonstrate a track record of successful customer interactions, sales achievement, and ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented retail setting.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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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