Temporary Seasonal Sales Associate

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always stood for optimistic femininity. Today, the brand is a global life and style house with handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, gifts, home décor and more. Polished ease, thoughtful details and a modern, sophisticated use of color—Kate Spade New York’s founding principles define a unique style synonymous with joy. Under the vision of creative director Nicola Glass, the brand continues to celebrate confident women with a youthful spirit.
 
Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity.

Job Title: Temporary Seasonal Sales Associate

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

Building Brand Equity:
Ability to understand and communicate the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the customer
Build strong relationships with clients as a brand ambassador of the company 
Adhere to all company policies and procedures with honesty and integrity

The accomplished individual will possess... 
Strong communication skills 
Proven ability and contribution to an elevated selling culture 
Elevated sense of personal style 

Physical requirements…
Available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings and weekends
Stand for extended periods of time
Able to safely lift boxes up to 50 pounds
Comfortable climbing ladders

Our Competencies for All Employees

Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Creativity: Comes up with new and unique ideas; easily makes connections with teammates and customers
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact
Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

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 status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.