Temporary Associate

Temporary Associate

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. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible.

Job Description:

Sales Associate

• Achieves individual sales goals.
• 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 selling skills.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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 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
  :
  Does not hold back anything that needs to be said and provides actionable feedback.
• Creativity
  :
  Generates new and unique ideas and connects unrelated concepts.
• Customer Focus
  :
  Dedicated to meeting internal and external customer expectations using feedback for improvement.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
  :
  Effectively copes with change, shifts gears comfortably, and acts without the full picture.
• Drive for Results
  :
  Exceeds goals and consistently ranks as a top performer.
• Interpersonal Savvy
  :
  Builds rapport with all people and diffuses high‑tension situations.
• Learning on the Fly
  :
  Learns quickly, experiments, and grasps underlying structures of new tasks.
• Perseverance
  :
  Persists with energy and drive to finish tasks despite resistance or setbacks.

• Strategic Agility
  :
  Anticipates future consequences, creates breakthrough strategies, and articulates credible visions.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
  :
  Provides challenging tasks, development discussions, and supports career growth.
• Building Effective Teams
  :
  Blends people into teams, fosters morale, and encourages responsibility.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and 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.

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 1‑855‑566‑9264 or e

Base Pay Range: $15.00 – $17.00 hourly

General Description of All Benefits:
Our company offers health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance and disability insurance. Eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) savings plan and receive paid time off for wellness needs and vacations. Eligible employees will also receive discounts on certain products and incentive compensation.

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