Kate Spade Stylist

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 strong product knowledge across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, and home décor
• Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer aesthetic preferences and lifestyle needs
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest product add-ons, and create complete coordinated looks
• Showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles through creative presentation
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience using POS systems
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices to build loyalty and encourage repeat visits
• Drive sales results through strong customer connections, storytelling, and deep knowledge of brand heritage and product attributes
• Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization, inventory management, and store cleanliness
• Support omnichannel selling initiatives, including social media awareness and virtual selling techniques
• Give and receive feedback in an honest, constructive manner to continuously improve performance

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail environment
• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate professional selling skills and a track record of building customer relationships in luxury or lifestyle retail settings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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

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