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 inform styling recommendations
• Provide expert styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete coordinated looks tailored to individual aesthetics
• Showcase multiple ways to wear products through creative presentation and encourage customers to explore new styles
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, supportive checkout experience
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices while building loyalty and encouraging repeat visits
• Drive sales results through authentic customer connections, compelling brand storytelling, and deep product knowledge
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate point-of-sale transactions
• Demonstrate social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
• Give and receive constructive feedback in an honest, professional manner
• Lift and maneuver merchandise (up to 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs regularly) while maintaining the sales floor and stockroom
• Work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days

Qualifications

• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Prior experience in a retail environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively within a team setting
• English proficiency or local language proficiency per market
• Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, busy seasons, and public holidays

Skills

Experience

Prior experience working in a retail environment, preferably in fashion, accessories, or lifestyle brand retail.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; no formal degree required. Ongoing product knowledge training and development provided by the employer.

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) plan, 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.

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