Senior Sales Associate

Job Overview

Senior Sales Associate – Kate Spade New York. The role involves leading the sales floor, driving sales, mentoring peers, and creating a culture of exceptional service and storytelling.

• Consistently exceed personal sales and productivity goals; model best‑in‑class selling behaviors.
• Deliver service aligned to Kate Spade Great Escape standards and coach peers on client engagement.
• Demonstrate extensive product knowledge across all categories and 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 a comparable elevated retail environment.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 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 (EU).
• Ability to lift at least 25lbs. regularly, up to 50lbs occasionally, and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver the sales floor and stockroom.

Schedule:

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs—including nights, weekends, peak busy season, and high‑traffic retail days (including public holidays).

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift at least 25lbs. regularly (up to 50lbs occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver the sales floor and stockroom.

Base Pay Range: $15.00–$19.50 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan; paid paternity and maternity leave; commuter benefits; disability insurance; and tuition assistance.

Kate Spade New York is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. All employment decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications and performance, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, or pregnancy.