Temporary Associate

Temporary Associate

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home dcor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.

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. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Sales :

• Ensures all daily tasks are completed without negatively impacting service of Kate Spade standards
• Coaches, develops and motivates the team on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to meet goals and utilizing Company tools
• Understands the positive sales impact staffing has on the business; recruits accordingly
• Develops both self and individual product knowledge skills and remains aware of current collections
• Resolves customer problems and meets customer needs in a timely manner through solution-oriented.
• Acts as a brand ambassador in the local market / mall to drive brand loyalty and business (i.e. charity events, local associations, mall initiatives)
• Creates positive impressions with store team and customers by bringing best self to work through elevated, sophisticated, appropriate business attire consistent with Kate Spade's guide to style
• Builds credibility and trust as a personal fashion advisor to both team and customers by communicating fashion awareness and trends in the marketplace.

Additional Requirements

Experience : At least 1 year of previous management experience in a luxury retail service environment preferable. Possess current knowledge of fashion trends and competition in the marketplace.

Education : High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred. Technical : Proficient with MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Experience using retail systems (i.e. labor management, inventory systems, sales reporting, etc.)

Physical : Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team. Mobility to maneuver the sales floor and stock room to provide and support customer service. Reach above / bend to obtain product for customers from store fixtures / shelves at various heights and climb ladders / stairs / step-stools to perform visual merchandising and housekeeping duties. Ability to frequently lift and carry up to five pounds and at times lift and carry product / cartons up to fifty pounds to process product shipment / transfers.

Schedule : Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high retail traffic and sales days (including but not limited to the day after Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Christmas Eve, Mother's Day, etc.).

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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 the 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 status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com

Work Setup :

BASE PAY RANGE $15.00 TO $16.00

Here are some of the benefits that we offer : Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits .