Kate Spade Style Advisor
- Location
- Halton HillsOntarioCanada
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $17.60–22/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 21, 2026
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.
Kate Spade New York seeks a temporary Style Advisor in Halton Hills, Ontario, for retail styling and customer engagement at Toronto Premium Outlets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all categories
- Actively listen to customer needs and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand aesthetic and lifestyle preferences
- Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete looks that showcase multiple ways to wear items
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience using POS systems
- Drive sales results through strong customer connections, compelling storytelling, and deep brand knowledge
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and merchandise presentation
- Support omni-channel and virtual selling initiatives while leveraging social media awareness
- Give and receive feedback constructively to foster continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior retail experience demonstrating customer engagement and sales acumen
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively within a team environment
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- Fluent English proficiency
- Physical ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom
- Availability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, public holidays, and peak retail periods
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate strong selling skills, customer service excellence, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
Education
No formal education requirement specified; high school diploma or equivalent is typically expected in retail roles.
Workplace
This position is based in Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada, within easy reach of Toronto.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 17.60 to CAD 22 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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