Part Time Stylist - Queenstown, MD

Part Time Stylist

Kate Spade

Queenstown, MD, 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.

A member 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:
Stylist (Sales Associate)

Primary

Purpose:

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to…

Client & Service Expert
:

• Develops strong product knowledge across all categories.
• Responsible for ensuring exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate kate spade Experience.
• Able to develop a personal connection with guests through effective use of the selling skills.

Leadership Presence
:

• Achievement of personal sales goals.
• Extensive product knowledge.
• Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture.
• Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to initiate business driving events in store.

Building Brand Equity
:

• Ability to understand and communicate the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the sales team and customer.
• Build strong relationships with clients as a brand ambassador of the company.
• 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.

Operational Excellence
:

• Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers and securing facility.

The accomplished individual will possess
…

• Proven ability and contribution to an elevated selling culture
• Elevated sense of personal style

An outstanding professional will have
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• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Physical requirements
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• 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

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage
  :
  Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity
  :
  Comes up with new and unique ideas; makes connections among previously unrelated notions; is seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus
  :
  Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; uses customer information for improvements in products and services; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and earns their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
  :
  Can cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without the total picture; handles risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results
  :
  Exceeds goals; top performer; bottom-line oriented; pushes for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy
  :
  Relates well to all kinds of people; builds rapport and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.
• Learning on the Fly
  :
  Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; analyzes successes and failures for clues to improvement; quickly grasps the essence of tasks.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility
  :
  Sees ahead clearly; anticipates future consequences; articulates credible visions; creates strategies and plans.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
  :
  Provides challenging tasks; supports career goals;…