Temporary Associate

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready‑to‑wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more.

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible and to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Under the vision of creative director Nicola Glass, the brand continues to celebrate confident women with a youthful spirit.

Job Title:

Senior Sales Associate

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to consistently achieve sales goals, develop strong product knowledge across all categories, and deliver exemplary customer service that embodies the Kate Spade experience. They will build personal connections with guests through effective selling skills.

• Achieves individual sales goals.
• Develops strong product knowledge across all categories.
• Ensures exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate Kate Spade experience.
• Develops a personal connection with guests through effective use of selling skills.

• Achieves personal sales goals.
• Has extensive product knowledge.
• Partners with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture.
• Partners with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to initiate business‑driving events in store.

• Understands and communicates the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to the sales team and customers.
• Builds strong relationships with clients as a brand ambassador.
• Communicates client feedback to Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate client service and sales.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures with honesty and integrity.

• Performs and supervises store opening and closing procedures, including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers, and securing the facility.
• Supports daily store operations to ensure a seamless customer experience.

• Minimum 2‑3 years in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability and contribution to an elevated selling culture.
• Elevated sense of personal style.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Availability to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends; standing for extended periods; safely lifting boxes up to 50 pounds; comfortable climbing ladders.

Base Pay Range: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) savings plan; paid time off; and employee discounts.

• Courage
  :
  Provides direct, complete, and actionable feedback; conducts necessary actions without hesitation.
• Creativity
  :
  Generates new, unique ideas and connects unrelated concepts.
• Customer Focus
  :
  Meets expectations of internal and external customers, using feedback for improvement.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
  :
  Copes with change, handles uncertainty, and makes decisions with incomplete information.
• Drive for Results
  :
  Exceeds goals, remains a top performer, and pushes for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy
  :
  Relates well across all levels, builds rapport, and diffuses tension.
• Learning on the Fly
  :
  Learns quickly, embraces change, and experiments to find solutions.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis.

Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require accommodation, contact Tapestry People Services at 1‑855‑566‑9264 or e

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Retail Apparel and Fashion

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