Seasonal Sales Associate

Seasonal Sales Associate

Kate Spade

Clinton, CT, US

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand offering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. The company is part of the Tapestry portfolio and is committed to innovation, inclusivity, and celebrating communities of women around the world.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to …

• Client & Service Expert:
  Achieves individual sales goals. Develops strong product knowledge across all categories. Delivers exemplary customer service to provide the Kate Spade experience. Develops a personal connection with guests through effective selling skills.
• Building Brand Equity:
  Understands and communicates the Kate Spade New York aesthetic, brand philosophy, and lifestyle to customers. Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team.
• Operational Excellence:
  Executes operational tasks per company directives. Accurately processes POS transactions. Adheres to and applies visual directives to maintain store standards daily.
• Qualifications:
  
  The accomplished individual possesses professional selling skills and exceptional interpersonal skills; prior luxury goods experience is preferred; proactive ability to multi-task and prioritize; works well in a team environment.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends; standing for extended periods; ability to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds; comfortable climbing ladders.

• Courage
  :
  Provides direct, actionable feedback; addresses issues promptly and directly.
• Creativity
  :
  Generates new ideas and makes connections between concepts.
• Customer Focus
  :
  Meets customer expectations; builds effective relationships; uses customer information for improvements.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
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  Adapts to change; makes decisions with partial information; handles risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results
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  Consistently exceeds goals; focuses on bottom-line results.
• Interpersonal Savvy
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  Builds rapport and manages relationships across levels.
• Learning on the Fly
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  Learns quickly, open to change, analyzes successes and failures for improvement.

• Strategic Agility
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  Anticipates future trends; develops credible visions and strategies.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
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  Provides challenging tasks, development discussions, and career support.
• Building Effective Teams
  :
  Creates high morale, fosters open dialogue, and defines team success.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and are not influenced by 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 protected basis.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Tapestry, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at or e

General Description of All Benefits:
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off for wellness and vacations. For additional information about benefits, see the U.S. Store Compensation & Benefits details. General Description of Other Compensation:
Discounts on products and incentive compensation.

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