Part Time Associate, Retail

Overview

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

Primary

Purpose:

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to…

• Client & Service Expert:
  Achieves individual sales goals.

• Develops strong product knowledge across all categories.

• Responsible for ensuring exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate kate spade new york Experience.

• Able to develop a personal connection with guests through effective use of the selling skills.

• Leadership Presence:
  Achievement of personal sales goals.

• Extensive product knowledge.

• Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture.

• Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to initiate business driving events in store.

• Building Brand Equity:
  Ability to understand and communicate the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the sales team and customer.

• Build strong relationships with clients as a brand ambassador of the company.

• Communicate client feedback to Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate client service and sales.

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures with honesty and integrity.

• Operational Excellence:
  Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers and securing 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.

• Available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings and weekends.

• Standing for extended periods of time.

• Able to safely lift boxes up to 50 pounds.

• Comfortable climbing ladders.

• Courage
  :
  Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity
  :
  Comes up with new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus
  :
  Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
  :
  Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results
  :
  Exceeds goals; top performer; bottom-line oriented; pushes for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy
  :
  Relates well to all kinds of people; builds rapport and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse high-tension situations.
• Learning on the Fly
  :
  Learns quickly when facing new problems; versatile learner; open to…