Tapestry Sales Associate
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $15–24.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 17, 2026
About Tapestry
Kate Spade New York is a globally recognised lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The brand operates within the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands committed to creativity, inclusivity and progressive retail experiences.
Kate Spade New York Sales Associate (part-time) in New York — customer-facing styling role at Rockefeller Center, hiring now.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome guests warmly and build rapport through attentive, consultative engagement.
- Deliver personalised styling advice and curate complete looks that integrate Kate Spade product into customers’ wardrobes.
- Use storytelling and product knowledge to drive conversions and increase average transaction value.
- Execute omni-channel selling techniques, including virtual selling and social media engagement, to extend reach beyond the shop floor.
- Manage point-of-sale transactions and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
- Maintain operational standards: organise the sales floor and stockroom, process inventory, and support visual merchandising.
- Provide and act on constructive feedback to improve team and individual performance.
- Support physical tasks as required (lifting, retrieving stock, merchandising) and maintain flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays and peak retail periods.
Qualifications
- Proven professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment; fashion or lifestyle retail preferred.
- Comfortable multitasking, prioritising workload and collaborating within a team.
- Familiarity with social media and a willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling methods.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and peak seasonal periods.
- Ability to lift regularly up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs; able to climb, bend and manoeuvre on the sales floor and stockroom.
Skills
Experience
Prior retail experience is required, demonstrating effective selling, client engagement and comfort with styling customers; experience in fashion or lifestyle brands is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; retail, fashion or visual merchandising coursework is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 24.25 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 fosters an optimistic, creative and customer-focused retail culture within the broader Tapestry family. Teams are encouraged to be collaborative, candid and growth-oriented while celebrating individuality and inclusive brand values.
About Cerulean
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