Kate Spade Temporary Retail Associate
Kate Spade — Temporary Associate in New York, NY. Seasonal retail role delivering client service, sales support and visual merchandising.
Overview
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle brand known for its colorful, design-led handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry group, the brand operates within a larger luxury retail network, offering career paths that combine creative product design with customer-facing retail experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver elevated, concierge-style customer service consistent with Kate Spade brand standards and drive sales through personalised client interactions.
- Operate the point-of-sale system accurately, process transactions, handle cash and complete end-of-day reconciliation.
- Support visual merchandising and ensure the sales floor and displays are maintained to brand presentation guidelines.
- Execute stockroom duties including receiving, tagging, replenishment and organising inventory.
- Assist with clienteling activities: capture customer data, follow up on inquiries and support promotional campaigns.
- Adhere to loss-prevention procedures and maintain store security and housekeeping standards.
- Work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holiday periods; assist with opening and closing store procedures as required.
Qualifications
- Professional, customer-focused demeanour with polished presentation appropriate for a luxury retail environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent; retail or hospitality training preferred.
- Availability for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holiday periods.
- Basic numeracy and proven experience handling cash and POS transactions preferred.
- Ability to lift and move merchandise (typically up to 25 kg) and stand for extended periods.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role; candidates with prior retail, seasonal or boutique sales experience (0–2 years) are preferred. Experience in luxury or lifestyle brands is an advantage.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
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 fosters a vibrant, design-forward retail culture where creativity and personable client service are prized. Employees work within a collaborative, customer-centric environment supported by the broader Tapestry organisation and benefit from exposure to luxury retail standards and merchandising practices.
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