Associate III

Associate III

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

Job Title:

Senior Sales Associate

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to…

• Achieve individual sales goals.
• Develop strong product knowledge across all categories.
• Deliver exemplary customer service by providing the ultimate Kate Spade Experience.
• Build personal connections with guests using effective selling skills.
• Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture and initiate business‑driving events.
• 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.

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

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

• Courage
  :
  Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others.
• Creativity
  :
  Comes up with new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions.
• Customer Focus
  :
  Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
  :
  Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably.
• Drive for Results
  :
  Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; very bottom‑line oriented.
• Interpersonal Savvy
  :
  Relates well to all kinds of people; builds constructive and effective relationships.
• Learning on the Fly
  :
  Learns quickly when facing new problems; is a relentless and versatile learner.

• Strategic Agility
  :
  Sees ahead clearly; anticipates future consequences and trends accurately.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
  :
  Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions.
• Building Effective Teams
  :
  Blends people into teams; creates strong morale and spirit.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and not on age, gender, race, disability, or any other protected characteristic. (Legal statement truncated for brevity.)

$15.00 – $17.75 per hour

Eligible employees receive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off.

Brand Ambassador, Outside Sales, Marketing, Sales