Tapestry, Inc. is hiring: Seasonal Associate in Virginia

Seasonal Associate

Kate Spade

Woodbridge, VA, US

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.

Job Title: Temporary (Seasonal) Associate

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

• Develop strong product knowledge across all categories.
• Ensure exemplary customer service.

Delivering the ultimate Kate Spade experience:

• Able to develop a personal clientele through effective use of 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:

• 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.

Our Competencies for All Employees:

• Courage: Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others.
• Creativity: Comes up with unique ideas; easily makes connections among unrelated notions.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change and handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people; builds constructive and effective relationships.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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 can enroll in our company’s 401(k) savings plan and take paid time off for wellness needs and vacations.

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