Sr. Sales Associate

Senior Sales Associate

As a Senior Sales Associate at Kate Spade New York, you lead the sales floor, embody the brand, and help customers experience the Kate Spade lifestyle. You mentor teammates, drive sales, and promote the brand’s story.

• Consistently exceed personal sales and productivity goals; model best‑in‑class selling behaviors.
• Deliver service aligned to Kate Spade Great Escape standards; coach peers on client engagement.
• Demonstrate extensive product knowledge across all categories; share insights to elevate team selling.
• Partner with Store/Assistant Manager to initiate business‑driving events and elevate selling culture.
• Act as a brand ambassador, sharing stories that bring product and brand to life.
• Champion omni-channel and virtual selling services; lead adoption of social‑selling programs.
• Support creation of short‑form videos and live‑stream shopping content; stay informed on social media trends.
• Capture and relay client feedback to management to inform service and assortment strategies.
• Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures (register funds, deposits, securing the facility).
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture; encourage collaboration and performance excellence.

• 2+ years’ experience in luxury retail or an comparable elevated retail environment.
• Proven ability to drive sales and mentor peers; contribution to an elevated selling culture.
• Extensive product knowledge and strong communication skills.
• Experience with omni/virtual selling and willingness to appear on camera for social‑selling initiatives.
• Social media fluency and understanding of platform trends.
• Elevated sense of personal style and professional ethics.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment; strong English language proficiency (for EU).
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs, occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom.
• Schedule flexibility to meet business needs (nights, weekends, peak busy season, high‑traffic days, public holidays). (Notes may apply to EU).

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications. Decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy or any other legally‑recognized protected basis.