Kate Spade Temporary Sales Associate
Kate Spade is hiring a Temporary Sales Associate (part-time) in Clarksburg, MD at Clarksburg Premium Outlets.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic and accessible luxury across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home. The brand is part of Tapestry, Inc., a global house of brands that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and a customer-centric retail experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly, build rapport and deliver elevated client service informed by deep product knowledge.
- Conduct consultative styling sessions to discover customers’ preferences and assemble complete looks that integrate Kate Spade product across categories.
- Drive sales through storytelling, suggest incremental add-ons and close transactions while ensuring a seamless checkout experience.
- Demonstrate omnichannel fluency by supporting virtual selling and social media-driven customer interactions as required.
- Maintain operational excellence on the sales floor and in the stockroom, including POS transactions, inventory upkeep and visual presentation.
- Provide and receive constructive feedback to support team performance and consistently reinforce customer choices to encourage loyalty.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably within fashion or lifestyle brands.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and collaborate effectively within a team setting.
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni/virtual selling techniques.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, peak season and public holidays; ability to lift 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally).
- English proficiency (local language proficiency acceptable per market).
Skills
Experience
Previous retail sales experience is required, with demonstrated success in customer-facing roles and a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Clarksburg, Maryland, USA, within easy reach of Washington, D.C.. 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 an optimistic, creative and customer-focused retail culture that celebrates individual expression and community. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasizes inclusion, development and collaborative team dynamics in its stores.
About Cerulean
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