Kate Spade Temporary Sales Associate
Kate Spade — Temporary Sales Associate (part-time) in Rocky View County, Canada. Customer-facing retail role focused on styling and omni-channel selling.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a globally recognized lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories and home décor. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and brand-led storytelling.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet and engage guests warmly, diagnose customer needs through active listening and insightful questions.
- Provide personalized styling advice, assemble complete looks and suggest complementary items to drive attach rates.
- Demonstrate deep product knowledge across categories and use storytelling to create an emotional connection with customers.
- Execute sales transactions accurately at the POS and ensure a smooth checkout experience.
- Maintain visual and operational standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom (stock organization, replenishment).
- Support omni-channel selling efforts including virtual appointments and social selling; encourage customers to return.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably within fashion or lifestyle brands.
- Comfort with multitasking in a fast-paced team setting and adapting to changing priorities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, peak seasons and public holidays.
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and perform physical tasks on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
Skills
Experience
Prior retail experience with demonstrated selling ability and customer-service orientation; experience working with styling or look-building is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Rocky View County, Alberta, Canada — conveniently close to Calgary. Within Alberta, Cerulean currently features 16 open roles, including 5 recent additions. Across Canada, Cerulean lists 250 open roles — 14 of them newly added.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 15.50 to CAD 20 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 cultivates a playful, creative work environment grounded in optimism and customer-centricity. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasizes inclusivity, professional development and collaborative teamwork across retail operations.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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