Temporary Associate

Overview

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity. The company designs handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more, celebrating communities of women who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.

Job Title:

Temporary Seasonal Sales Associate

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive sales.

• 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; develops a personal connection with guests through effective selling skills.
• Building Brand Equity: Understands and communicates the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to customers; builds strong client relationships as a brand ambassador; adheres to all company policies and procedures with honesty and integrity.

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

• Available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to safely lift boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing ladders.

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback; communicates clearly and addresses problems promptly.
• Creativity: Generates new and unique ideas; connects unrelated concepts; contributes value in brainstorming.
• Customer Focus: Meets expectations of internal and external customers; builds trust and effective relationships.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Adapts to change; makes decisions with incomplete information; handles risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Consistently exceeds goals; remains performance-driven.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to others; uses diplomacy and tact; diffuses tension when needed.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly from new problems; open to change; rapidly grasps underlying structures.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility: Sees ahead; anticipates trends; articulates visions and strategies.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides development opportunities; supports career goals; collaborates with the development system.
• Building Effective Teams: Builds strong morale; fosters open dialogue; defines success for the team.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications related to the position, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected basis.

ADA

Tapestry, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If accommodation is required to complete the application process, contact Tapestry People Services at or email employee relations at tapestry dot com.

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Work Setup

BASE PAY RANGE $15.00 TO $16.00 Hourly

General Description of All Benefits:
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance. Eligible employees may enroll in the 401(k) plan and take paid time off for wellness and vacations. For additional information about benefits, see the U.S. Store Compensation & Benefits.

General Description of Other Compensation:
Eligible employees will receive product discounts and incentive compensation.