Temporary Associate

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 decor, 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.

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always stood for optimistic femininity. Today, the brand is a global life and style house with handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, gifts, home decor and more. Polished ease, thoughtful details and a modern, sophisticated use of color—Kate Spade New York's founding principles define a unique style synonymous with joy.

Under the vision of creative director Nicola Glass, the brand continues to celebrate confident women with a youthful spirit. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity.

Senior Sales Associate

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to drive sales and deliver the kate spade Experience through exceptional customer service and product knowledge.

• Client & Service Expert: Achieves individual sales goals. Develops strong product knowledge across all categories. Delivers exemplary customer service and develops a personal connection with guests through effective selling skills.
• Leadership Presence: Achieves personal sales goals. Maintains extensive product knowledge. Partners with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture and initiate business-driving events in store.
• Building Brand Equity: Communicates the kate spade new york brand aesthetic and lifestyle to the sales team and customers. Builds strong client relationships as a brand ambassador. Relays client feedback to Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate service and sales. Adheres to all company policies with honesty and integrity.
• Operational Excellence: Performs and supervises store opening and closing procedures, including counting funds, deposits, and securing the facility.
• Experience and Skills: Strong communication skills; proven ability to contribute to an elevated selling culture; elevated personal style.

• 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; able to lift up to 50 pounds; comfortable climbing ladders

Our Competencies for All Employees include:

• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Creativity
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Learning on the Fly
• Perseverance
• Dealing with Ambiguity

Our Competencies for All People Managers include:

• Strategic Agility
• Building Effective Teams
• Managerial Courage

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications related to the position and made without regard to protected characteristics. Visit Kate Spade at

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage
  , Creativity
  , Customer Focus
  , Dealing with Ambiguity
  , Drive for Results
  , Interpersonal Savvy
  , Learning on the Fly
  , Strategic Agility

Base Pay Range $15.00-$19.00 Hourly/Bi Weekly

General Description of All Benefits:
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance and disability insurance. Eligible employees may enroll in the 401(k) plan and accrue paid time off for wellness needs and vacations. For additional information about our benefits, see the compensation & benefits information. Eligible employees may receive product discounts and incentive compensation.