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 comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade New York categories
• Actively listen to customers and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand their aesthetic, lifestyle, and styling preferences
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete looks that reflect customer preferences
• Showcase multiple ways to incorporate Kate Spade products into existing wardrobes and encourage customers to explore new styles
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, positive checkout experience
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, fostering loyalty and encouraging return visits
• Drive sales results through strong customer connections, storytelling, and deep brand knowledge
• Maintain stockroom organization, perform POS transactions accurately, and ensure operational excellence
• Provide and receive constructive feedback in a professional manner
• Work flexibly across varying schedules including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days
• Lift merchandise regularly (up to 25 lbs) and occasionally (up to 50 lbs); climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom as needed

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 language proficiency
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, public holidays, and peak retail periods
• Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail or customer-facing sales environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record of building customer relationships, delivering personalized service, and achieving sales results.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; additional education in fashion, retail management, or related fields is a plus.

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

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