Kate Spade Style Advisor
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $17.60–22/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 21, 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 Sales Associate position in Ottawa, ON – part-time retail styling role with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer aesthetic preferences and lifestyle needs
- Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete coordinated looks
- Use creativity to showcase multiple styling approaches and encourage customers to explore new products and trends
- Guide customers through purchase decisions while ensuring a seamless and positive checkout experience
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, building brand loyalty and encouraging return visits
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory awareness, and accurate POS transactions
- Give and receive feedback in an honest, constructive manner to support continuous improvement
- Work collaboratively with team members in a multitasking retail environment with fluctuating traffic and seasonal demands
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
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- English proficiency (local language proficiency per market where applicable)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and public holidays
- Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver throughout sales floor and stockroom
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate professional selling skills with a track record of building customer relationships and delivering results-oriented service.
Education
No specific educational requirements stated; English language proficiency required.
Workplace
This position is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 17.60 to CAD 22 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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