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 while demonstrating deep product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
• Actively listen to customer needs and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand aesthetic preferences and lifestyle requirements
• Provide personalized styling advice, recommend complementary products, and create complete looks tailored to individual customers
• Showcase multiple ways to wear and style products creatively, encouraging customers to explore new styles and build confidence in their selections
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, positive checkout experience
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, inviting them to return and fostering long-term brand loyalty
• Drive sales results through strong customer connections, authentic storytelling, and product expertise
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, merchandise presentation, POS transaction accuracy, and sales floor cleanliness
• Give and receive feedback in a constructive, honest manner and adapt to team dynamics
• Demonstrate social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques

Qualifications

• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Prior retail environment experience demonstrating sales success
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and work collaboratively within a team setting
• Flexibility to work varied schedules including evenings, weekends, and peak retail periods
• Physical capability to lift regularly up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs) and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom areas
• English language proficiency
• Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness aligned with Tapestry's commitment to equity and inclusion

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of professional selling skills, customer relationship building, and operational acumen in a fast-paced setting. Experience with luxury or lifestyle retail is preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

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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