Temporary Associate

Temporary Associate

Kate Spade

St Augustine, FL, US

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. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.

Job Title:

Sales Associate

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to contribute to the overall success of the store and deliver a memorable Kate Spade experience to guests.

• 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.

• Achievement of personal sales goals.
• 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.

• Understand and communicate the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic, brand philosophy, and lifestyle to the sales team and customers.
• Builds strong relationships with clients as a brand ambassador.
• Communicates client feedback to store leadership to elevate 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.

• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability and contribution to an elevated selling culture.
• Elevated sense of personal style.
• Minimum 2‑3 years’ experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

• Available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Safely lifts boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing ladders.

• Courage
  :
  Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback; faces people problems quickly and directly.
• Creativity
  :
  Generates unique ideas and connects unrelated notions.
• Customer Focus
  :
  Meets internal and external customer expectations; uses customer information for improvements.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
  :
  Cope with change; shift gears; act without a total picture.
• Drive for Results
  :
  Exceeds goals; bottom‑line oriented; pushes self and others.
• Interpersonal Savvy
  :
  Builds rapport;; diffuses high‑tension situations.
• Learning on the Fly
  :
  Learns quickly; analyzes successes and failures; experiments for solutions.

• Strategic Agility
  :
  Anticipates future trends; creates competitive strategies.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
  :
  Provides challenging tasks; holds development discussions.
• Building Effective Teams
  :
  Creates morale and spirit; fosters open dialogue; defines team success.

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

$15.00 hourly

General Description of Benefits:
Health (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off for wellness needs and vacations. Additional information about benefits  – U.S. Store Compensation & Benefits.

Jacksonville

Outside Sales, Brand Ambassador, Temporary, Sales, Marketing, Contract

Kate Spade is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications and are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.