Kate Spade Temporary Store Associate
Kate Spade in New York seeks a Temporary Sales Associate to support sales, merchandising and client service in a flagship retail environment.
Overview
Kate Spade is a global contemporary lifestyle brand known for its playful, modern aesthetic across handbags, accessories and apparel. As part of the Tapestry group, the brand operates within a portfolio of luxury and premium labels and emphasizes polished retail presentation, elevated client service and a distinctive creative identity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, personalized client service to achieve individual and store sales objectives.
- Operate the point-of-sale system accurately: process sales, returns and exchanges and handle cash/card transactions.
- Execute visual merchandising standards and maintain product presentation, including replenishment and folding.
- Support inventory procedures: receive, tag and stock merchandise; assist with cycle counts and stockroom organization.
- Maintain store standards for cleanliness, safety and loss prevention; follow opening and closing procedures.
- Assist with in-store events, promotions and clienteling activities as required by store leadership.
Qualifications
- Authorized to work in the country of employment.
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and holiday periods.
- Professional grooming and a customer-focused, brand-aligned demeanor.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work standing shifts in a fast-paced retail environment.
Skills
Experience
Preferably 1+ year of retail or client-facing experience; prior luxury or contemporary fashion retail experience and familiarity with POS systems and visual merchandising are advantageous. Seasonal or temporary retail experience is a plus.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or coursework in retail, fashion or hospitality is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.625 open roles in New York, including 1148 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.746 active listings on Cerulean, 1169 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.480 open positions, with 1337 posted this week.
Culture
The brand cultivates a vibrant, design-led retail culture that prizes creativity, meticulous presentation and attentive client service. Store teams are collaborative and fast-paced, with an emphasis on delivering a distinctive and joyful customer experience.
About Cerulean
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