Kate Spade Temporary Sales Associate
Kate Spade — Temporary Sales Associate in New York, NY. Seasonal retail role delivering client service, sales and merchandising for the flagship store.
Overview
Kate Spade is an American design-led lifestyle brand celebrated for its playful, modern aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label operates within the Tapestry group and combines high-fashion sensibility with approachable luxury, supporting retail teams that prioritise creativity, client service and visual storytelling.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional client service and personalised sales experiences consistent with the Kate Spade brand voice and standards.
- Achieve individual and store sales targets through proactive client outreach, clienteling and conversion of foot traffic.
- Operate point-of-sale (POS) systems, process transactions, returns and exchanges accurately and securely.
- Maintain merchandising standards: execute visual directives, replenish stock, and ensure product presentation is pristine.
- Support inventory management: receive and unpack shipments, conduct stock counts and assist with loss-prevention protocols.
- Assist with fitting-room service, gift-wrapping, and special store events or promotions.
- Work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends and peak seasonal periods; communicate availability and punctuality reliably.
- Uphold store housekeeping, safety and compliance standards to preserve a premium retail environment.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable customer-service aptitude with a client-focused demeanour.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; ability to build rapport quickly with diverse clientele.
- Reliable availability for a temporary assignment, including peak retail hours, weekends and holidays.
- Basic numeracy and cash-handling integrity; attention to transactional accuracy.
- Ability to stand and move for extended periods and to assist with light to moderate stock handling.
- Legal authorization to work in the country of employment.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level to 1+ years of retail or customer-facing experience preferred; prior experience in fashion or luxury retail is advantageous but not mandatory for strong candidates.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.625 open roles in New York, including 1148 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.746 active listings on Cerulean, 1169 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.480 open positions, with 1337 posted this week.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates a playful, design-forward retail culture that values creativity, attentive service and collaborative teamwork. Store teams are expected to deliver a refined client experience while maintaining the brand’s upbeat aesthetic and merchandising excellence.
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