Sales Associate

Destiny Usa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A prominent retail brand is searching for a Stylist in New York City who will assist customers in choosing products that align with their personal style. This role requires strong professional selling skills and a passion for fashion. Responsibilities include greeting customers, providing personalized styling advice, and facilitating a seamless shopping experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with 401(K) and paid leave. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Prior experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Social media awareness and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and demonstrate strong product knowledge.
• Provide styling advice and create complete looks.
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience.

Skills

Professional selling skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Retail experience

Ability to multitask

Social media awareness

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

Role Overview

The Stylist will serve as a trusted and knowledgeable advisor who assists customers in selecting products that suit their aesthetic and lifestyle. They will work with the customer to discover and express their own personal style while showing the customer how to incorporate Kate Spade products into their existing wardrobe.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
• Actively listen 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.

Sales & Business Acumen

• 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 in an honest, constructive manner.

Skills & Experience

• 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 local language proficiency per market).

Schedule

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business—including nights, weekends, busy season, and high‑traffic retail days (including but not limited to public holidays).

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs, occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or [e-mail].

Minimum Wage Compliance

Tapestry will comply with minimum wage requirements and any other applicable pay laws based on city, county, and state regulations.

Benefits

Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.