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 expert styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete coordinated looks
• Showcase creative ways to wear and style products, encouraging customers to explore new aesthetic directions
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, positive checkout experience
• Reinforce customer choices and build brand loyalty through genuine celebration of their selections
• Drive results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
• Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization, inventory awareness, and accurate POS transactions
• Give and receive feedback in a constructive and honest manner within a collaborative team environment
• Remain flexible in scheduling to accommodate business needs, including evenings, weekends, and seasonal peak periods

Qualifications

• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Prior experience working in a retail environment
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and thrive in a collaborative team setting
• Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
• English language proficiency or fluency in Italian as per market requirements
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and high-traffic retail days including public holidays

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail sales environment, ideally within the fashion, accessories, or lifestyle sectors.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in fashion, styling, or retail management is advantageous.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 23,000 to EUR 30,000 per annum.

Benefits

Inclusive and innovative working environment, internal mobility and career progression opportunities, one paid volunteering day per year with access to global volunteering initiatives, learning and development opportunities through the Ambassador Programme, regular social events, Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives including employee resource groups, attractive employee discount, and compelling incentive programme.

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.