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 strong product knowledge across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, and home décor
• Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs and preferences
• Provide styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete looks that align with the customer's personal aesthetic
• Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear and style products, encouraging customers to explore new expressions
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience via POS systems
• Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization, merchandise presentation, and transaction accuracy
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices while inviting return visits and building brand loyalty
• Drive sales results through strong customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
• Give and receive feedback in a constructive and professional manner
• Work collaboratively with team members to maintain store operations and customer service excellence

Qualifications

• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Prior experience in a retail environment
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
• Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
• English proficiency (or local language proficiency per market)
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs. occasionally)
• Physical capability to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver on sales floor and in stockroom
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, busy seasons, and public holidays as needed

Skills

Experience

Prior retail environment experience required. Strong background in customer-facing sales roles with demonstrated ability to build relationships and drive conversions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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

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.