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 customers warmly and confidently while demonstrating authoritative product knowledge across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, and home décor categories
• Actively listen to customer needs and preferences, asking insightful follow-up questions to understand lifestyle and aesthetic priorities
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete coordinated looks that showcase product versatility
• Guide customers through informed purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, celebratory checkout experience
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
• Actively promote and educate customers on omnichannel and virtual selling opportunities while demonstrating social media awareness
• Give and receive constructive feedback in a professional and collaborative manner

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail or customer-facing sales environment
• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize competing demands, and work collaboratively within a team
• Strong English proficiency and ability to engage diverse customer populations
• Physical capacity to lift and carry up to 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver throughout the sales floor and stockroom
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, seasonal peaks, and public holidays

Skills

Experience

Prior retail sales or customer service experience demonstrating professional selling ability and proven success in customer-facing roles. Experience with omnichannel or virtual selling approaches is advantageous but not required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; formal education in fashion, retail management, or related disciplines is not required.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.25 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.