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 whilst demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all categories
• Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs and preferences
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete looks tailored to individual 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, positive checkout experience
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices to build confidence and encourage repeat visits
• Drive sales results through strong customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
• Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
• Accept and provide honest, constructive feedback to support continuous improvement
• Demonstrate awareness of social media trends 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
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and high-traffic retail days
• Capability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and to climb, bend, kneel, and navigate the sales floor and stockroom

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail or customer-facing environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate professional selling skills and a proven ability to build meaningful customer relationships whilst exceeding sales targets.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; additional retail, fashion, or customer service training is preferred but not 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

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.