Temporary Associate

Overview

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.

Job Title:

Senior Sales Associate

Primary

Purpose:

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to...

• Client & Service Expert: 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 the selling skills.
• Leadership Presence: 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.
• Building Brand Equity: 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.
• Operational Excellence: Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers and securing facility.
• Requirements: Minimum 2-3 years' experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Physical requirements: 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.

• An outstanding professional will have strong communication skills, proven ability and contribution to an elevated selling culture, and elevated sense of personal style.

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage
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  Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback; communicates clearly and addresses problems directly.
• Creativity
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  Generates new and unique ideas; makes connections between ideas; is seen as original and value-added in brainstorming.
• Customer Focus
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  Dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers; uses customer information to drive improvements; builds trust and relationships.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
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  Adapts to change; acts without the total picture when needed; handles risk and uncertainty calmly.
• Drive for Results
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  Consistently exceeds goals; is top performer; focuses on results.
• Interpersonal Savvy
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  Relates well to many people; builds rapport and constructive relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.
• Learning on the Fly
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  Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; analyzes successes and failures for improvement.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility
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  Sees ahead clearly; articulates credible visions; creates competitive strategies.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
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  Provides challenging tasks; conducts development discussions; creates development plans; supports growth.
• Building Effective Teams
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  Builds teams with morale and spirit; shares wins; fosters open dialogue; defines success by the whole team.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions 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…