Retail Contingent

Company Overview

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. As part 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:

Senior Sales Associate

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to…

• Client & Service Expert
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  Achieve individual sales goals. Develop strong product knowledge across all categories. Deliver exemplary customer service by providing the ultimate Kate Spade experience. Build a personal connection with guests and effectively use selling skills.
• Leadership Presence
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  Achieve personal sales goals. Possess extensive product knowledge. Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture and initiate business‑driving events in store.
• Building Brand Equity
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  Understand and communicate the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to sales team and customers. Build strong relationships as a brand ambassador, communicate client feedback to leadership, and adhere to all company policies with honesty and integrity.
• Operational Excellence
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  Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures, including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers, and securing the facility.

• Professional Skills
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  Strong communication skills. Proven ability to contribute to an elevated selling culture. Elevated sense of personal style.
• Experience & Education
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  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 as needed, including evenings and weekends.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Able to safely lift boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing ladders.

• Courage
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  Provides direct, actionable feedback and takes necessary negative action when appropriate.
• Creativity
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  Generates new and unique ideas and connects previously unrelated concepts.
• Customer Focus
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  Meets internal and external customer expectations and builds trust.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
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  Adequately copes with change and makes decisions without full information.
• Drive for Results
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  Consistently exceeds goals and pushes self and others.
• Interpersonal Savvy
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  Builds constructive relationships with diplomacy and tact.
• Learning on the Fly
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  Learns quickly, analyzes successes and failures, and experiments for improvement.

• Strategic Agility
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  Anticipates future trends and creates competitive strategies.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
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  Provides challenging tasks, holds development discussions, and builds people.
• Building Effective Teams
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  Creates strong morale and a sense of belonging.

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

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

Our company offers a range of benefits including health (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off for wellness and vacations. Eligible employees receive product discounts and incentive compensation.

Brand Ambassador, Outside Sales, Marketing, Sales, Retail