Associate III

Overview

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand, part of the Tapestry portfolio, offering handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. The brand celebrates communities of women living their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.

Job Title:

Senior Sales Associate

Primary

Purpose:

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to contribute to store goals and deliver the kate spade Experience.

• Client & Service Expert:
  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 selling skills.
• Leadership Presence:
  Achieve personal sales goals; maintain extensive product knowledge; partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture and to initiate business-driving events in store.
• Building Brand Equity:
  Understand and communicate the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to the sales team and customers; build strong relationships with clients as a brand ambassador; communicate client feedback to Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate client service and sales; adhere to company policies with honesty and integrity.
• Operational Excellence:
  Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures including counting funds, deposits, and securing the facility.

• Strong communication skills; proven ability to contribute 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 related field preferred.

• Available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends; standing for extended periods; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; comfortable climbing ladders.

• Our Competencies for All Employees:
  Courage;
  Creativity;
  Customer Focus;
  Dealing with Ambiguity;
  Drive for Results;
  Interpersonal Savvy;
  Learning on the Fly.
• Our Competencies for All People Managers:
  Strategic Agility;
  Developing Direct Reports and Others;
  Building Effective Teams.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to protected characteristics as defined by applicable law.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA):
Tapestry will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at or e

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Work Setup details include base pay range: $15.00 to $17.75 per hour. Tapestry will comply with minimum wage requirements and applicable pay laws based on location.

General Description of Benefits:
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off for wellness and vacations; other benefits vary by location. For additional information about benefits, see the U.S. Store Compensation & Benefits.

General Description of Other Compensation:
Eligible employees may receive product discounts and incentive compensation.