Kate Spade Sales Associate

Merrimack New Hampshire USA

Employment
Part-time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Nov 3, 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.

The Sales Associate advises customers on products and personal styling, drives sales through strong customer connections, and supports stockroom organization and POS transactions. This is a part-time role requiring a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, busy season, high-traffic retail days and public holidays.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
  • Listen actively and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs.
  • Provide styling advice, suggest add-ons, and create complete looks.
  • Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles.
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
  • Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, inviting them to return.
  • Drive results through strong customer connections and storytelling.
  • Demonstrate deep knowledge of the brand and product attributes across all categories.
  • Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization and POS transactions.
  • Give and receive feedback honestly and constructively.
  • Regularly lift at least 25 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally), and climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Prior experience in a retail environment.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni/virtual selling techniques.
  • English proficiency or proficiency in the local market language.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.

Skills

Professional selling Interpersonal communication Customer listening and needs discovery Styling and product recommendations Product knowledge Social media awareness Omni/virtual selling POS transactions Multitasking and prioritization Team collaboration

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment.

Workplace

The role is situated in Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA — conveniently close to Manchester.

The setting New Hampshire

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Benefits

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

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Kate Spade

Kate Spade Sales Associate

Merrimack, USA

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