Senior Sales Associate I

kate spade new york•Central Valley, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since its launch in 1993, Kate Spade New York has been a colorful, bold, and optimistic global lifestyle brand, designing seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the brand is committed to innovation and inclusivity. As a Senior Sales Associate, you will be a leader on the sales floor and a brand ambassador, elevating the kate spade Experience by driving sales, mentoring peers, and collaborating with store leadership to foster a culture of exceptional service and storytelling. You are expected to consistently exceed goals, inspire customers, and personalize experiences using emotional intelligence. The role also involves championing omni-channel, virtual, and social selling initiatives, maintaining high energy, and creating an inclusive environment for both customers and team members.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in luxury retail or comparable elevated retail environment.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Proven ability to drive sales and mentor peers; contribution to an elevated selling culture.
Extensive product knowledge and strong communication skills.
Experience with omni/virtual selling and willingness to appear on camera for social selling initiatives.
Social media fluency and understanding of platform trends.
Elevated sense of personal style and professional ethics.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong English language proficiency. (for EU)
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs—including nights, weekends, peak busy season, and high-traffic retail days (including, but not limited to, public holidays).
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs, occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom.

Responsibilities

Consistently exceed personal sales and productivity goals; model best-in-class selling behaviors.
Deliver service aligned to kate spade Great Escape standards; coach peers on client engagement.
Demonstrate extensive product knowledge across all categories; share insights to elevate team selling.
Partner with Store/Assistant Manager to initiate business-driving events and elevate selling culture.
Act as a brand ambassador, sharing stories that bring product and brand to life.
Champion omni-channel and virtual selling services; lead adoption of social selling programs.
Support creation of short-form videos and live-stream shopping content; stay informed on social media trends.
Capture and relay client feedback to management to inform service and assortment strategies.
Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures (register funds, deposits, securing the facility).
Contribute to an inclusive team culture; encourage collaboration and performance excellence.