- Location
- 1 PREMIUM OUTLETS BLVD, SUITE 305 (View map)Wrentham, MA 02093USA
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a vibrant American luxury lifestyle brand known for its spirited New York sensibility, joyful color, and polished modern femininity. Founded in 1993, the house has grown from an iconic handbag label into a global name spanning accessories, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home, and lifestyle. As an employer, Kate Spade offers a creative and collaborative environment where individuality, optimism, and thoughtful design are central to the culture. Part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand provides opportunities across retail, merchandising, design, digital, marketing, and corporate functions, inviting talent to contribute to a distinctive vision that celebrates wit, elegance, and everyday sophistication.
Kate Spade seeks a Temporary Sales Associate to advise customers on products, styling and complete looks while supporting sales and store operations. The role requires prior retail experience, flexible availability for nights, weekends, busy season and holidays, and regular lifting of at least 25 lbs; the stated base pay range is $15.00–$19.50.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet customers warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
- Listen actively and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs.
- Provide styling advice, suggest add-on products, and create complete looks.
- Show creative ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles.
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and provide a seamless checkout experience.
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, encouraging return visits.
- Drive results through strong customer connections and storytelling.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Kate Spade and product attributes across all categories.
- Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization and point-of-sale transactions.
- Give and receive feedback honestly and constructively.
- Lift at least 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally; climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills, with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate in a team setting.
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques.
- English proficiency or proficiency in the local market language.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, busy season, and high-traffic retail days, including public holidays.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment.
Workplace
This position is based in Wrentham, Massachusetts, USA, within easy reach of Boston.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, commuter benefits, and tuition assistance.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a workplace culture rooted in optimism, creativity, and a distinctive sense of playful sophistication. As an employer, it encourages collaboration, individuality, and an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to bring joyful, customer-focused storytelling to every aspect of the brand 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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