Temporary Sales Associate

Tapestry; Niagara-on-the-Lake; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global brand seeks a Temporary Sales Associate in Niagara-on-the-Lake to achieve sales goals and deliver superb customer service. The ideal candidate will have professional selling skills, luxury goods experience preferred, and be available for flexible scheduling. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Prior luxury goods experience preferred.
• Available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Comfortable lifting boxes up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Achieves individual sales goals.
• Delivers exemplary customer service.
• Executes operational tasks as per company directives.

Skills

Professional selling skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Kate Spade New York launched in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Job Title

Temporary Sales Associate

Responsibilities

• Achieves individual sales goals.
• Develops strong product knowledge across all categories.
• Responsible for ensuring exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate kate spade Experience.
• Able to develop a personal connection with guests through effective use of the selling skills.
• Understand and communicate the kate spade new york aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the customer.
• Demonstrate interest and ability to work as part of a team.
• Execute operational tasks as per company directives.
• Accurately processes all POS transactions.
• Adhere to and apply visual directives, ensure that store standards are executed daily.

Qualifications

• Professional selling skills and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Prior luxury goods experience preferred.
• Proactive ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings and weekends.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing ladders.

Competencies

• Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides direct, actionable feedback; addresses issues promptly.
• Creativity: Generates new and unique ideas; connects unrelated notions; adds value in brainstorming.
• Customer Focus: Delivers on customer expectations; builds trust and strong relationships with customers.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Adapts to change; acts with incomplete information; comfortable with risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Consistently exceeds goals and maintains a strong bottom line orientation.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to diverse people; builds rapport and handles sensitive situations tactfully.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly; open to change; analyzes outcomes to improve solutions.

People Managers Competencies

• Strategic Agility: Sees ahead; anticipates trends and develops strategies.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides development opportunities; fosters growth and career progression.
• Building Effective Teams: Creates a collaborative team environment; shares wins and defines success for the team.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.