Seasonal Associate Job at Tapestry, Inc. in Kansas City

Overview

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand designing extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home decor, and more. The company is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands committed to optimism, innovation, and inclusivity.

Position

Client & Service Expert

Responsibilities

• Achieves individual sales goals.
• Develops strong product knowledge across all categories.
• Delivers exemplary customer service by providing the ultimate kate spade experience.
• Develops a personal connection with guests using effective selling skills.

Leadership Presence

• Achieves personal sales goals.
• Maintains extensive product knowledge.
• Partners with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture.
• Partners with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to initiate in-store business-building events.

Brand Equity

• Understands and communicates the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to the sales team and customers.
• Builds strong relationships with clients as a brand ambassador.
• Communicates client feedback to Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate client service and sales.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures with honesty and integrity.

Operational Excellence

• Performs and supervises store opening and closing procedures, including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening/closing registers, and securing the facility.

Qualifications & Skills

The accomplished individual will possess:

• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to contribute to an elevated selling culture.
• Elevated sense of personal style.

Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Able to safely lift boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing ladders.

Competencies

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage
• Creativity
• Customer Focus
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Drive for Results
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Learning on the Fly
• Perseverance
• Dealing with Ambiguity

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility
• Building Effective Teams
• Managerial Courage
• Developing Direct Reports and Others

Company Statement

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications related to the position and 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-protected basis prohibited by law. Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.

Benefits & Compensation

General Description of All Benefits: Our company offers health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan with paid time off for wellness needs and vacations. For additional information about benefits, see the U.S. Store Compensation & Benefits. General Description of Other Compensation: Eligible employees may receive product discounts and incentive compensation.