Kate Spade Style Advisor

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Location
MebaneNorth CarolinaUSA
Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$15–19.50/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Aug 14, 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, Mebane NC: Part-time Style Advisor ($15–$19.50/hr). Greet guests, provide styling advice, drive sales with product expertise.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating strong product knowledge across Kate Spade's handbag, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, and home décor collections
  • Actively listen to customer needs through insightful questioning and provide personalized styling advice and product recommendations
  • Create complete looks and suggest complementary add-ons to enhance the customer's wardrobe and lifestyle
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience using POS systems
  • Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization, merchandise arrangement, and inventory management
  • Develop omni-channel and virtual selling capabilities while leveraging social media awareness to engage customers
  • Give and receive constructive feedback in a professional manner and collaborate effectively with the team
  • Reinforce and celebrate customer choices to foster brand loyalty and encourage repeat visits

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Prior retail experience demonstrating customer-focused service
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong product knowledge and enthusiasm for fashion and lifestyle brands
  • Proficiency with POS systems and digital retail tools
  • English proficiency
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Physical capability to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom areas

Skills

Point-of-sale (POS) systems Omni-channel selling techniques Virtual selling Social media awareness Customer engagement and active listening Product styling and visual merchandising Inventory management Cash handling

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably in fashion, accessories, or lifestyle retail. Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships and drive sales through consultative selling.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Workplace

This position is based in Mebane, North Carolina, USA, within easy reach of Greensboro.

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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