Part-Time Retail Contingent

Part-Time Seasonal/Contingent 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 décor, 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.

 

Must have open availability and be able to work Mother's Day ( May 11th & 12th)  & Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-May 27 2024). This position is hired and only works to support Mother's Day & Memorial Day weekend business.

 

contingent sales/stock associate:

 

Crisp color, graphic prints and playful sophistication are the hallmarks of kate spade new york. From handbags to clothing and décor, our exuberant approach to the everyday encourages personal style with a dash of incandescent charm. We call it living colorfully.

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.

 

responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

client & service expert:

develops strong product knowledge across all categories

the sales associate is responsible for ensuring 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 processes 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:

professional selling skills and exceptional interpersonal skills

prior luxury goods experience preferred

proactive ability to multi-task and prioritize

works well in a team environment

bilingual is a plus

college degree and open availability preferred

 

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.

 

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relati