Kate Spade Temporary Retail Associate
Kate Spade — Temporary Retail Associate in Oxon Hill, MD: part-time sales and styling role at Tanger Outlets National Harbor, $15.00–$19.50/hr.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for bold, colorful design across handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories and home. The label operates within the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands, and emphasizes creativity, customer-centric retail experiences, and inclusive workplaces.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome guests and build rapport to discover individual style and lifestyle needs.
- Provide personalised styling advice, assemble complete looks, and recommend complementary items to increase basket size.
- Drive sales through storytelling, product knowledge, and active promotion of brand categories.
- Execute transactions accurately and efficiently using the POS system and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
- Maintain visual standards on the sales floor and organise the stockroom to support replenishment and inventory accuracy.
- Adopt omni-channel and virtual selling techniques, including social media outreach where required.
- Support loss-prevention and merchandising processes, participate in stock counts and receive shipments.
- Deliver exceptional after-sales service to encourage repeat visits and long-term customer loyalty.
Qualifications
- Previous retail sales experience required; experience with lifestyle or fashion brands preferred.
- Professional selling skills with outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and high-traffic retail periods.
- Capable of lifting regularly up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs), and performing physical tasks such as climbing, bending and kneeling.
- English proficiency (or local language proficiency per market).
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment with demonstrated selling results and comfort advising customers on styling and product selection.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Oxon Hill, Maryland, USA, within easy reach of Washington, D.C.. Cerulean lists 2 open roles in Oxon Hill, including 1 posted recently. The broader Maryland area accounts for 13 active listings on Cerulean, 5 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.
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; Tuition assistance.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, optimistic retail culture where product storytelling and customer experience are central. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand emphasises inclusivity, development, and collaboration across stores and corporate functions.
About Cerulean
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