Kate Spade Temporary Retail Associate

Myrtle Beach South Carolina USA

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Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Oct 21, 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 seeks a Temporary Retail Associate in Myrtle Beach to advise customers on styling, drive sales through product expertise and storytelling, and support stockroom and point-of-sale operations. The role is part-time and requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, busy seasons and public holidays.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Welcome customers and demonstrate strong product knowledge.
  • Listen actively and ask follow-up questions to understand customer needs.
  • Provide styling advice, suggest complementary products and create complete looks.
  • Show creative ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles.
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and provide a seamless checkout experience.
  • Reinforce and celebrate customer choices and encourage return visits.
  • Drive results through customer connections and storytelling.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the brand and product attributes across all categories.
  • Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization and point-of-sale transactions.
  • Give and receive feedback honestly and constructively.
  • Work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, busy seasons and high-traffic retail days, including public holidays.
  • Lift at least 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally; climb, bend, kneel and maneuver across the sales floor and stockroom.

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills and exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Prior experience in a retail environment.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and collaborate in a team setting.
  • Social media awareness and willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques.
  • English proficiency or proficiency in the local market language.

Skills

Product knowledge Styling advice Professional selling Interpersonal communication Active listening Customer engagement Storytelling Point-of-sale transactions Stockroom organization Omnichannel and virtual selling

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA.

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Benefits

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

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