Kate Spade Temporary Sales Associate
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle brand renowned for its playful, modern aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label is part of Tapestry, Inc., a global house of luxury brands, and is known for a customer-focused retail environment and strong visual identity.
Kate Spade — Temporary Sales Associate in New York City. Seasonal retail role focused on client service, merchandising and POS operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional client service through attentive, personalized interactions and follow-up to drive conversions and repeat business.
- Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system accurately; process transactions, returns and exchanges while adhering to company cash-handling procedures.
- Support visual merchandising standards: maintain floor sets, ensure product presentation and execute store directives during merchandising resets.
- Assist with inventory tasks including stock replenishment, backroom organization, price tagging and cycle counts.
- Help maintain store appearance and loss-prevention practices; participate in store opening/closing and team huddles as required.
- Provide support during peak periods, special events and promotions, including queue management and clienteling activities.
Qualifications
- Availability for flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays; able to work during peak retail periods.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-first orientation.
- Previous retail or luxury boutique experience preferred but not required for strong candidates.
- Basic numeracy and proven reliability in cash handling and POS operation.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Skills
Experience
Prefer candidates with at least 1 year of retail or luxury sales experience; seasonal or temporary retail assignments are an advantage.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates a bright, design-led retail culture that values creativity, attentive client service and collaborative teamwork. As part of Tapestry, employees benefit from working within a network of global luxury brands while delivering a distinctly playful, fashion-forward customer experience.
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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