Part-Time Sales Associate

Overview

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.

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 decor, and more. Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.

Under the vision of creative director Nicola Glass, the brand continues to celebrate confident women with a youthful spirit.

Job Title:

Sales Associate

Primary

Purpose:

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to support selling initiatives and deliver the Kate Spade New York guest experience.

• Client & Service Expert:
  Achieves individual sales goals; develops strong product knowledge across all categories; delivers exemplary customer service by providing the ultimate Kate Spade experience; develops a personal connection with guests through effective use of selling skills.
• Leadership Presence:
  Achieves personal sales goals; maintains extensive product knowledge; partners with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture; partners to initiate business-driving events in store.
• Building Brand Equity:
  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 leadership to elevate service and sales; adheres to company policies with honesty and integrity.
• Operational Excellence:
  Performs and supervises store opening and closing procedures including counting funds, completing deposits, and securing the facility.

• The accomplished individual will possess: strong communication skills; proven ability and contribution to an elevated selling culture; elevated sense of personal style.
• An outstanding professional will have: minimum 2-3 years' experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment; bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Physical requirements:
  
  available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends; standing for extended periods; ability to lift boxes up to 50 pounds; comfortable climbing ladders.

For All Employees

• Courage:
  Communicates effectively, provides constructive feedback, and handles difficult situations with candor.
• Creativity:
  Generates new and unique ideas; connects disparate concepts to add value.
• Customer Focus:
  Seeks to meet customer expectations; builds relationships and trust.
• Dealing with Ambiguity:
  Adapts to change; makes decisions with partial information when needed.
• Drive for Results:
  Consistently aims to exceed goals; remains bottom-line oriented.
• Interpersonal Savvy:
  Builds rapport and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.
• Learning on the Fly:
  Learns quickly in new problems; open to change; analyzes successes and failures for improvement.
• Perseverance:
  Pursues tasks with energy and determination; resilient in the face of setbacks.
• Managing Ambiguity:
  Handles risk and uncertainty; moves forward without complete information.

For People Managers

• Strategic Agility:
  Anticipates future trends; creates credible plans and strategies.
• Building Effective Teams:
  Fosters morale, shared success, open dialogue, and belonging.
• Managerial Courage:
  Delivers direct feedback and addresses people issues promptly and directly.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others:
  Provides development opportunities; constructs development plans; supports career goals.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on qualifications related to the position. These decisions 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 protected status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
Kate Spade 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

Work Setup: BASE PAY RANGE $15.00 to $17.00 hourly. Tapestry will comply with minimum wage requirements based on city, county, and state regulations.

Benefits:
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and tuition…