Associate III

Company 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. We are unwaveringly optimistic, innovative, and wholly inclusive.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to contribute to an elevated selling culture, achieve sales goals, and deliver the ultimate Kate Spade experience.

• Client & Service Expert
  
  • Achieve individual sales goals.
  
  • Develop strong product knowledge across all categories.
  
  • Ensure exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate Kate Spade experience.
  
  • Build a personal connection with guests through effective selling skills.
• Leadership Presence
  
  • Achievement of personal sales goals.
  
  • Extensive product knowledge.
  
  • Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture.
  
  • Initiate business‑driving events in store.
• Building Brand Equity
  
  • Communicate the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to customers and the sales team.
  
  • Build strong relationships with clients as a brand ambassador.
  
  • Communicate client feedback to management to elevate service and sales.
  
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures with honesty and integrity.
• Operational Excellence
  
  • Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures, including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers, and securing the facility.

• Minimum 2‑3 years’ experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to contribute to an elevated selling culture.
• Elevated sense of personal style.

• Available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Safe lifting of boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing ladders.

• Courage – Provide direct, actionable feedback; face challenges head‑on.
• Creativity – Generate new ideas and connect unrelated concepts.
• Customer Focus – Meet expectations of internal and external customers; build trust.
• Dealing with Ambiguity – Cope with change, make decisions without full information, handle uncertainty.
• Drive for Results – Exceed goals and push self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy – Build rapport, use diplomacy, diffuse tensions.
• Learning on the Fly – Quickly learn new problems, experiment for solutions, adapt to unfamiliar tasks.

• Strategic Agility – Anticipate trends, create strategies, and paint credible visions.
• Developing Direct Reports – Provide challenging tasks, hold development discussions, and support career growth.
• Building Effective Teams – Foster morale, share wins, encourage ownership, and promote belonging.

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

Tapestry, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If required, contact Tapestry People Services at 1‑855‑566‑9264 or e

Base pay range: $15.00 – $17.75 hourly.
* Tapestry will comply with minimum wage requirements and other applicable pay laws based on city, county, and state regulations.

Our company offers health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. Eligible employees may also receive discounts on certain products and incentive compensation. Paid time off for wellness needs and vacations is available. For additional benefits information,  – U.S. Store Compensation & Benefits.

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