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, demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
• Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs and preferences
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary items, and create complete looks that resonate with customers
• Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices while inviting them to return
• Drive sales results through strong customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
• Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization, visual merchandising standards, and accurate POS transactions
• Give and receive feedback in a constructive, professional manner
• Demonstrate social media awareness and willingness to learn omnichannel 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 in a team setting
• English proficiency
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally)
• Ability to climb, bend, kneel, and move freely on the sales floor and in the stockroom
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, busy seasons, and retail holidays as needed

Skills

Experience

Prior retail experience is required. Candidates should have demonstrated success in a customer-facing role and a track record of building meaningful customer relationships through attentive service and expert guidance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 24.25 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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