Kate Spade Temporary Retail Associate
Kate Spade — Temporary Retail Associate in New York, NY. Seasonal retail role delivering luxury client service and maintaining brand presentation.
Overview
Kate Spade is an internationally recognised lifestyle and accessories brand known for its playful aesthetic and craftsmanship. The label operates within the Tapestry portfolio and delivers a luxury retail experience across flagship stores, boutiques, and wholesale channels worldwide. As an employer, Kate Spade emphasises customer-facing excellence, visual presentation and brand stewardship in its retail teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver warm, personalised client service to cultivate relationships and maximise sales conversion.
- Execute point-of-sale transactions accurately, including cash handling and returns processing.
- Maintain brand visual standards through merchandising, window displays and daily housekeeping.
- Support stockroom operations: receiving, replenishment, pricing and inventory counts.
- Actively participate in promotional and omnichannel fulfilment activities (click & collect, ship-from-store).
- Adhere to loss-prevention, cash-handling and store safety procedures at all times.
- Contribute to sales targets and key performance indicators set for the store during the temporary assignment.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to provide high-quality client service in a retail or hospitality environment.
- Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings and public holidays; able to work a variable/seasonal roster.
- Right to work in the United States (if hired for the New York location).
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail or fashion is advantageous.
- Professional presentation and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level to 1+ year experience in retail sales, preferably within fashion, accessories or luxury retail. Prior seasonal or temporary store experience is an asset.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational qualifications in retail, fashion or customer service preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.629 open roles in New York, including 1154 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.748 active listings on Cerulean, 1172 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates a spirited, design-led retail culture where creativity and customer experience are prioritised. The brand values polished presentation, collaborative teamwork and a service-oriented approach in store teams.
About Cerulean
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