Seasonal Associate Job at Tapestry, Inc. in King of Prussia

Overview

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.

Position

Job Title: Muse (Sales Associate)

Primary Purpose

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to support the brand’s guest experience and store performance.

Responsibilities

• Hosting: Give our guests the warmest welcome, exuding confidence and proper etiquette.
• Develop long-term relationships with guests by asking engaging questions, guiding conversations, and suggesting outreach event ideas.
• Team Building: Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team; receive and give feedback honestly and genuinely; celebrate fellow muse’s successes.
• Styling & Curating: Communicate the kate spade new york aesthetic; tell stories with product knowledge to connect with guests; lead by example with professional style; spot and discuss products; keep stockroom and shop tidy.
• Business Smarts: Understand the product landscape across all merchandise categories; multitask across operations, shop floor upkeep, and POS transactions; share ideas and feedback with the team.

Qualifications

The accomplished individual will possess:

• 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

An outstanding professional will have:

• College degree preferred

Physical Requirements

• Available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Able to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds
• Comfortable climbing ladders

Competencies

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback; addresses issues promptly; handles negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Generates new and unique ideas; makes connections among ideas; adds value in brainstorming.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting customer expectations; uses customer information for improvements; builds trusted relationships.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Adapts to change; acts without complete information when needed; handles risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Consistently strives to exceed goals; top performer; results-oriented.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to diverse people; builds rapport and constructive relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly in new problems; open to change; analyzes successes and failures for improvement.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility: Sees ahead; articulates visions and strategies; plans ahead with a future orientation.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging tasks; develops plans; supports career goals and development.
• Building Effective Teams: Fosters strong team morale; shares wins; encourages open dialogue; defines success for the whole team.

Equal Opportunity

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and are not influenced by age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected basis. Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.

Benefits & Other Compensation

General Description of All Benefits: Health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance; eligible employees may enroll in the 401(k) plan and take paid time off for wellness needs and vacations. General Description of Other Compensation: Discounts on products and incentive compensation.

Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia

Job Segment: Seasonal, Retail Sales, Outside Sales, Retail, Sales