Kate Spade Temporary Sales Associate

Camarillo California USA

Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Nov 7, 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 Temporary Sales Associate at Kate Spade supports customers with personalized styling and product recommendations while driving sales through customer connections and storytelling. The role also includes stockroom organization, POS transactions, and flexible part-time scheduling, including nights, weekends, busy seasons, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet customers warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
  • Listen actively and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs.
  • Provide styling advice, suggest add-on products, and create complete looks.
  • Show customers creative ways to wear products and encourage them to explore new styles.
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and provide a seamless checkout experience.
  • Reinforce and celebrate customer choices and invite customers to return.
  • Drive results through strong customer connections and storytelling.
  • Demonstrate in-depth 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.
  • Lift at least 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally; 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 collaborate in a team setting.
  • Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni/virtual selling techniques.
  • English proficiency or proficiency in the local language, depending on the market.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.

Skills

Product knowledge Styling advice Professional selling Interpersonal communication Active listening Customer engagement Storytelling Social media awareness Omni/virtual selling POS transactions Multitasking Prioritization Team collaboration Constructive feedback

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment.

Workplace

The role is situated in Camarillo, California, USA — conveniently close to Los Angeles.

The setting California

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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.

Kate Spade

Kate Spade Temporary Sales Associate

Camarillo, USA

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