Temporary Associate $17.15

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

Job Title : Sales Associate

Department / Location : Retail

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Report To : Store Manager

General Purpose Of The Position : Represent and communicate the Kate Spade brand and lifestyle to customers through sales competency, product expertise, and by providing the highest level of customer service. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Client & Service Expert : Achieves individual sales goals; develops strong product knowledge across all categories; ensures exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate Kate Spade experience; able to develop a personal clientele through effective use of the selling skills, proactive client outreach, and use of client book building.
• Brand Equity : Understand and communicate the Kate Spade aesthetic, brand philosophy, and lifestyle to the customer; demonstrate interest and ability to work as part of a team.
• Operational Excellence : Execute operational tasks as per company directives; accurately process all POS transactions; adhere to and apply visual directives; ensure that store standards are executed daily.
• 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 40 pounds; comfortable climbing ladders.

Skills And Abilities Required :

Our Competencies For All Employees

Our Competencies For All People Managers

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. Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.

General Description of All Benefits : Our company offers a number of benefits to eligible employees, including health benefits (medical, dental, vision), 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. For additional information about our benefits, Click Here - U.S Store Compensation & Benefits.

General Description of Other Compensation : Eligible employees will be able to receive discounts on certain products and incentive compensation.