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 and ask thoughtful follow-up questions to understand customer needs and preferences
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary products, and curate complete looks tailored to individual customers
• Use creativity to showcase multiple styling options and encourage customers to explore new styles and products
• Guide customers through the purchase decision process and ensure a seamless checkout experience
• Reinforce customer choices and celebrate their selections to foster brand loyalty and repeat visits
• Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
• Maintain deep knowledge of brand heritage, product attributes, and design philosophy across all collections
• Execute operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
• Give and receive constructive feedback in a professional and honest manner
• Demonstrate social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques

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
• Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
• English proficiency
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is typically required for retail positions at this level; specific formal education beyond this is not explicitly stated as 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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