Kate Spade Temporary Associate

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Location
SouthavenMississippiUSA
Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$15–19.25/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 8, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade New York is a globally recognised lifestyle brand within the Tapestry portfolio, celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic and refined approach to everyday luxury. The maison designs handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor with a distinctive, accessible point of view and maintains a retail-first organisation that emphasises product storytelling, customer experience and inclusive workplace practices.

Kate Spade — Temporary Associate in Southaven, MS. Part-time retail role advising customers, styling looks, and supporting sales at Tanger Outlets.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Welcome and engage customers with warmth and confident product knowledge; build rapport through active listening and insightful questioning.
  • Provide personalised styling advice, curate complete looks and suggest complementary items to increase basket value.
  • Demonstrate multiple ways to wear and integrate products, encouraging customers to explore new styles.
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and execute seamless POS transactions at checkout.
  • Drive sales through storytelling and sustained customer relationships; reinforce and celebrate customer choices to encourage repeat visits.
  • Maintain operational excellence: organise the stockroom, conduct inventory handling, and ensure merchandise is presentation-ready.
  • Adapt to a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, peak seasonal periods and public holidays.
  • Perform routine physical tasks safely, including lifting merchandise (regularly up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs) and maintaining the sales floor.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Prior experience in a retail environment, ideally in a customer-facing sales capacity.
  • Proven ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities and collaborate effectively within a team.
  • Familiarity with social media and a willingness to adopt omni/virtual selling techniques.
  • English proficiency (or local market language proficiency) sufficient for customer engagement.
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and peak retail periods.
  • Ability to lift and handle merchandise safely (regularly 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs).

Skills

Customer engagement Styling and personal shopping Product knowledge across multiple categories POS omni/virtual selling Social media awareness Inventory / stockroom management Multitasking and prioritisation Effective verbal communication

Experience

Previous retail sales experience is required; experience in styling, personal shopping or premium apparel/accessories retail is preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (typical requirement for retail sales roles).

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Southaven, Mississippi, USA, with easy access to Memphis.

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, Tuition assistance.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a playful, creative and customer-centric retail culture within the broader Tapestry group, emphasising inclusivity, personal development and collaborative teamwork. The environment rewards initiative, direct feedback and a commitment to delivering elevated service in a fast-paced retail setting.

About Cerulean

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