Associate III

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday. We are part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to achieve individual sales goals, develop strong product knowledge, and ensure exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate Kate Spade experience.

• 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 and 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.

• 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 a 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.

• Drive for Results:
  Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully.
• Customer Focus:
  Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Creativity:
  Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas.
• Interpersonal Savvy:
  Relates well to all kinds of people.
• Learning on the Fly:
  Learns quickly when facing new problems.
• Perseverance:
  Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish.
• Dealing with Ambiguity:
  Can effectively cope with change.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration.

Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs.

Our company offers a number of benefits to eligible employees, including health benefits, life insurance, and disability insurance. Eligible employees are also able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) savings plan and take paid time off for wellness needs and vacations.