Associate III

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has grown into 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 and being innovative and wholly inclusive.

• Give our guests the warmest welcome, always exuding confidence and proper etiquette.
• Able to develop long‑term relationships with our guests by asking the most interesting questions, dancing the muse moves, and suggesting outreach event ideas.

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team atmosphere.
• Able to receive and give feedback in an honest and genuine manner.
• Celebrate fellow muse’s successes.

• Know and be able to communicate the Kate Spade New York aesthetic.
• Ability to storytelling and use product knowledge to connect with our guests.
• Lead and inspire with your own impeccable style, always bringing your best look to work.
• Have the ability to spot and talk about products.
• Continuously work to keep the stockroom and shop spotless.

• Understand the product landscape across all merchandise categories.
• Ability to multitask like a pro, from operational tasks and cleaning the shop floor to processing POS transactions.
• Share ideas and feedback with the team.

Professional selling skills and exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Proactive ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Works well in a team environment.

• College degree 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 40 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing ladders.

• Drive for Results:
  Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is consistently one of the top performers; very bottom‑line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Customer Focus:
  Dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers; uses customer information for improvements; builds trust and respect.
• Creativity:
  Generates new and unique ideas; connects previously unrelated concepts; is original and value‑added in brainstorming.
• Interpersonal Savvy:
  Relates well to all kinds of people; builds rapport and constructive relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; diffuses high‑tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly:
  Learns quickly when facing new problems; embraces change; analyzes successes and failures for improvement; experiments to find solutions.
• Perseverance:
  Pursues tasks with energy, drive, and completion; rarely gives up before finishing.
• Dealing with Ambiguity:
  Handles change effectively; shifts gears comfortably; decides and acts without having the total picture; manages risk and uncertainty.

• Strategic Agility:
  Sees ahead, anticipates future consequences and trends, has broad perspective, creates credible strategies and plans.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others:
  Provides challenging tasks and assignments; holds development discussions; aligns with career goals; builds a people‑builder culture.
• Building Effective Teams:
  Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit; shares wins and fosters open dialogue; defines success by the whole team’s performance.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. We hire and develop the best people without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status,…