Kate Spade Sales Associate

McLean Virginia USA

Closed The candidacy window for this position at Kate Spade has closed.

While this position is no longer receiving submissions as of October 22, 2026, we invite you to explore further opportunities at Kate Spade or browse all open roles.

Continue Your Search

We invite you to review more currently available roles:

Employment
Part-time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$15–19.50/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Aug 4, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is a vibrant American luxury lifestyle brand known for its spirited New York sensibility, joyful color, and polished modern femininity. Founded in 1993, the house has grown from an iconic handbag label into a global name spanning accessories, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home, and lifestyle. As an employer, Kate Spade offers a creative and collaborative environment where individuality, optimism, and thoughtful design are central to the culture. Part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand provides opportunities across retail, merchandising, design, digital, marketing, and corporate functions, inviting talent to contribute to a distinctive vision that celebrates wit, elegance, and everyday sophistication.

Kate Spade New York seeks a Sales Associate to serve as a trusted and knowledgeable style advisor, assisting customers in selecting products that suit their aesthetic and lifestyle. The role involves engaging guests with strong product knowledge, providing personalized styling advice, and driving results through authentic customer connections and storytelling.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
  • Actively listen to customers and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand their needs and aesthetic preferences
  • Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete looks that encourage customers to explore new styles
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience
  • Reinforce customer choices and invite them to return, building lasting brand loyalty
  • Maintain operational excellence through stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
  • Demonstrate proficiency with omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
  • Give and receive feedback in a constructive and collaborative manner

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Prior experience in a retail environment
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively within a team
  • Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
  • English proficiency (or local language proficiency per market)
  • Physical ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom

Skills

Customer engagement and styling Product knowledge Sales techniques POS systems Omni-channel selling Virtual selling Social media awareness Inventory management Interpersonal communication

Experience

Prior experience working in a retail environment, preferably in fashion, accessories, or lifestyle merchandise.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Workplace

This position is based in McLean, Virginia, USA, within easy reach of Washington, D.C..

The setting Virginia

Explore jobs in Virginia or in the USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.50 per hour.

Benefits

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and tuition assistance.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a workplace culture rooted in optimism, creativity, and a distinctive sense of playful sophistication. As an employer, it encourages collaboration, individuality, and an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to bring joyful, customer-focused storytelling to every aspect of the brand experience.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

Frequently Asked Questions

The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Kate Spade, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Style Advisor», «Sales Stylist», «Client Advisor», «Retail Associate», «Brand Ambassador», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.

Country and Language