Kate Spade Temporary Store Assistant

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Kate Spade seeks a Temporary Associate in New York, NY — retail sales role delivering exceptional customer service and supporting peak-period store operations.

Overview

Kate Spade is a globally recognised lifestyle brand known for its modern, colorful aesthetic and accessible luxury handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the brand combines creative design heritage with structured retail and wholesale operations, offering career opportunities across stores, merchandising and corporate functions.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver outstanding, personalised customer service that reflects Kate Spade’s brand ethos and drives conversion and average transaction value.
  • Actively engage with clients on the sales floor, identify needs, present product features and styling suggestions, and close sales using prescribed selling techniques.
  • Operate point-of-sale (POS) systems accurately, process transactions, returns and exchanges, and follow cash-handling procedures.
  • Support visual merchandising and store presentation standards, including window dressing, floor sets and replenishment to maintain brand integrity.
  • Assist with inventory management tasks: receiving, tagging, stocking, cycle counts and maintaining an organised stockroom.
  • Adhere to loss-prevention, safety and store policies; perform opening/closing duties and temporary shift cover as required during peak periods.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and public holidays to support peak trading periods.
  • Legal authorization to work in the country of employment.
  • Professional appearance and the ability to represent a premium lifestyle brand with poise and warmth.
  • Attention to detail and a disciplined approach to store standards and stock accuracy.

Skills

Exceptional face-to-face customer service and active listening Retail selling and upselling techniques Cash handling and POS operation Visual merchandising and stock replenishment Basic loss-prevention awareness Effective verbal communication and teamwork

Experience

Entry-level role; previous retail or luxury sales experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Candidates with seasonal or temporary retail experience will be prioritised.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.629 open roles in New York, including 1154 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.748 active listings on Cerulean, 1172 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.

Culture

Kate Spade cultivates a playful, design-driven workplace that prizes creativity, polished client service and attention to detail. In retail roles, the culture emphasises elevated customer experiences, collaborative teamwork and development through hands-on, store-based training.

About Cerulean

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