Sales Associate

Since its launch in 1993, Kate Spade New York has been known for its colorful, bold, and optimistic style, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready‑to‑wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor and more. The brand celebrates communities of women worldwide 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.

Senior Sales Associate

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to deliver the ultimate Kate Spade experience.

Client & Service Expert

• Achieves individual sales goals.
• Develops strong product knowledge across all categories.
• Ensures exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate Kate Spade Experience.
• Builds a personal connection with guests through effective selling skills.

Leadership Presence

• Achieves personal sales goals.
• Possesses extensive product knowledge.
• Partners with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture.
• Initiates business‑driving events in store.

Building Brand Equity

• Understands and communicates the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle.
• Builds strong relationships with clients as a brand ambassador.
• Communicates client feedback to Store Manager and Assistant Manager for service and sales improvement.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures with honesty and integrity.

Operational Excellence

• Performs and supervises store opening and closing procedures, including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers and securing the facility.

Skills & Experience

• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability and contribution to an elevated selling culture.
• Elevated sense of personal style.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in luxury goods or comparable retail environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage
  :
  Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback; encourages open dialogue; takes needed action.
• Creativity
  :
  Generates new ideas and original solutions.
• Customer Focus
  :
  Meets expectations of internal and external customers; builds trust.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
  :
  Handles change and uncertainty with confidence.
• Drive for Results
  :
  Exceeds goals, is bottom‑line oriented, and pushes self & others.
• Interpersonal Savvy
  :
  Builds constructive relationships across all levels.
• Learning on the Fly
  :
  Learns quickly, experiments, embraces new challenges.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility
  :
  Anticipates future trends, creates competitive strategies.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
  :
  Provides stretch assignments, developmental discussions, and coaching.
• Building Effective Teams
  :
  Builds morale, fosters dialogue, ensures accountability.

Kate Spade is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or any other protected basis.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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

Work Setup

BASE PAY RANGE $15.00 TO $17.25 Hourly

General Description of All Benefits

The company offers health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off for wellness and vacations.

General Description of Other Compensation

Eligible employees may receive discounts on merchandise and incentive compensation.

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