Kate Spade Temporary Retail Associate
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About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle brand celebrated for its playful, colorful approach to handbags, accessories, apparel and home goods. The label is part of the Tapestry group and is recognized for contemporary design, polished retail environments and a customer-first luxury retail experience.
Kate Spade in New York is hiring a Temporary Retail Associate to deliver elevated client service and support store operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service to drive sales and cultivate long-term customer relationships.
- Conduct transactions accurately using the point-of-sale system, process returns/exchanges and handle cash and card payments with integrity.
- Support visual merchandising and maintain floor presentation to brand standards, including window displays, product replenishment and signage.
- Execute inventory tasks: receive and unpack deliveries, conduct cycle counts and assist with stockroom organisation.
- Actively engage in clienteling activities — capture client data, follow up on enquiries and support appointment bookings.
- Uphold loss-prevention procedures, store security and adherence to operational policies during assigned shifts.
- Work collaboratively with the store team to achieve daily and seasonal sales targets and support promotional events or pop-ups.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to provide high-calibre customer service in a retail or hospitality environment; luxury retail experience preferred.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and peak holiday periods.
- Polished personal presentation and strong interpersonal skills appropriate for a luxury brand.
- Basic numeracy and trustworthy cash-handling record; eligibility to work in the hiring country.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role; 0–2 years of retail or customer-facing experience is typical. Prior experience in fashion or luxury retail is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, design-led retail culture that prizes vibrant aesthetics and exceptional customer experiences. Store teams operate collaboratively and are expected to deliver playful, attentive service that reflects the brand's optimistic spirit.
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