Tapestry, Inc.
Overview
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 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.
Job Title Sales Associate
Primary Purpose The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to…
Responsibilities
Achieve individual sales goals.
Develop strong product knowledge across all categories.
Deliver exemplary customer service by creating the ultimate Kate Spade Experience.
Build personal connections with guests through effective selling skills.
Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture.
Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to initiate business‑driving events in store.
Understand and communicate the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to the sales team and customers.
Build strong relationships with clients as a brand ambassador of the company.
Communicate client feedback to Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate client service and sales.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures with honesty and integrity.
Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures, including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers, and securing the facility.
Qualifications
Minimum 2‑3 years’ experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
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.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Able to safely lift boxes up to 50 pounds.
Comfortable climbing ladders.
Core Competencies – All Employees
Drive for Results: Exceeds goals and pushes self and others for results.
Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting expectations and uses customer information for improvements.
Creativity: Generates unique ideas and connects unrelated notions.
Interpersonal Savvy: Builds rapport and uses diplomacy to diffuse high‑tension situations.
Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly and experiments to find solutions.
Perseverance: Pursues tasks with energy and does not give up before finishing.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Copes with change and acts without having the total picture.
Core Competencies – All People Managers
Strategic Agility: Anticipates future trends and paints credible pictures.
Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams, shares wins, and fosters open dialogue.
Managerial Courage: Provides direct, complete, and actionable feedback and faces up to people problems.
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.
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Job Title Sales Associate
Primary Purpose The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to…
Responsibilities
Achieve individual sales goals.
Develop strong product knowledge across all categories.
Deliver exemplary customer service by creating the ultimate Kate Spade Experience.
Build personal connections with guests through effective selling skills.
Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture.
Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to initiate business‑driving events in store.
Understand and communicate the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to the sales team and customers.
Build strong relationships with clients as a brand ambassador of the company.
Communicate client feedback to Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate client service and sales.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures with honesty and integrity.
Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures, including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers, and securing the facility.
Qualifications
Minimum 2‑3 years’ experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
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.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Able to safely lift boxes up to 50 pounds.
Comfortable climbing ladders.
Core Competencies – All Employees
Drive for Results: Exceeds goals and pushes self and others for results.
Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting expectations and uses customer information for improvements.
Creativity: Generates unique ideas and connects unrelated notions.
Interpersonal Savvy: Builds rapport and uses diplomacy to diffuse high‑tension situations.
Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly and experiments to find solutions.
Perseverance: Pursues tasks with energy and does not give up before finishing.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Copes with change and acts without having the total picture.
Core Competencies – All People Managers
Strategic Agility: Anticipates future trends and paints credible pictures.
Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams, shares wins, and fosters open dialogue.
Managerial Courage: Provides direct, complete, and actionable feedback and faces up to people problems.
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.
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