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Kate Spade

Blackwood, NJ, US

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 and to being innovative and wholly inclusive.

Primary

Purpose:

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to…

• Achieve individual sales goals.
• Develop strong product knowledge across all categories.
• Ensure exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate Kate Spade experience.
• Develop a personal connection with guests through effective selling skills.
• Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture.
• Initiate business‑driving events in store.
• Understand and communicate the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to the sales team and customers.
• Build strong relationships with clients as a brand ambassador.
• 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.
• Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers and securing the facility.
• Maintain an elevated sense of personal style and contribute to an elevated selling culture.

• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability and contribution to an elevated selling culture.
• Elevated sense of personal style.
• 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 of time.
• Able to safely lift boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing ladders.

• Courage
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  Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others.
• Creativity
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  Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions.
• Customer Focus
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  Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
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  Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture.
• Drive for Results
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  Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; very bottom‑line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy
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  Relates well to all kinds of people, building constructive and effective relationships.
• Learning on the Fly
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  Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.

• Strategic Agility
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  Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
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  Provides challenging tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions.
• Building Effective Teams
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  Blends people into teams; creates strong morale and spirit; fosters open dialogue.

Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at or e

$15.50 TO $17.75

* Tapestry will comply with minimum wage requirements and any…