Kate Spade Temporary Sales Associate

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Location
New YorkNew YorkUSA
Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is an American design-led lifestyle brand renowned for its modern, colorful handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label is part of Tapestry, Inc., a global house of luxury lifestyle brands, and operates an international retail network focused on elevated customer experience and accessible luxury.

Kate Spade — Temporary Sales Associate in New York, NY. Temporary retail role delivering client service and driving sales for the Kate Spade store.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalized service to customers and drive sales through consultative selling and product knowledge.
  • Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system accurately, process transactions, returns and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure the sales floor and stockroom are organized, replenished and presentation-ready.
  • Support inventory counts, receive and unpack merchandise, and assist with inventory accuracy and shrink prevention measures.
  • Participate in clienteling activities including follow-up communication, appointment bookings and building long-term client relationships.
  • Achieve daily and weekly sales targets, contribute to store promotions and assist with in-store events or product launches.

Qualifications

  • Proven retail sales experience, preferably in fashion, accessories or luxury segments (typically 1+ years).
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a polished, customer-focused demeanour and professional presentation.
  • Basic numeracy and cash-handling ability; trustworthy and attentive to loss-prevention protocols.
  • Flexible availability to work retail hours, including evenings, weekends and peak holiday periods.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move merchandise and perform physical store tasks.

Skills

Customer service Clienteling POS operation Visual merchandising Cash handling Inventory management Loss prevention awareness Product knowledge Upselling and cross-selling Effective communication and teamwork

Experience

Typically 1+ year of retail sales experience; prior experience in fashion, accessories or a luxury/brand-led environment is preferred. Experience with clienteling and meeting individual sales targets is advantageous.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational retail training or related certification is a plus.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.

Culture

Kate Spade emphasises a playful, design-forward work environment where creativity and attention to detail inform both product and service. The retail culture values polished customer engagement, collaborative teamwork and opportunities for professional development within a global luxury brand.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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