Retail Contingent

Tapestry • Town of Babylon, NY

4d

About The Position

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.Primary Purpose: The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to…

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Client & Service Expert:Achieves individual sales goals.
• Develops strong product knowledge across all categories.
• Responsible for ensuring exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate kate spade Experience.
• Able to develop a personal connection with guests through effective use of the selling skills.
• Leadership Presence:Achievement of personal sales goals.
• Extensive product knowledge.
• 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.
• Building Brand Equity:Ability to understand and communicate the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the sales team and customer.
• 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.
• Operational Excellence:Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers and securing facility.

Benefits

• Our company offers a number of benefits to eligible employees, including health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance and disability insurance.
• Eligible employees are also able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) savings plan and take paid time off for wellness needs and vacations.
• Eligible employees will be able to receive discounts on certain products and incentive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees