Sales Associate III

Tapestry, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,518; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity and maternity leave

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tapestry, Inc. is seeking a Stylist for Kate Spade New York to provide expert product recommendations and styling advice. You will engage with customers, drive sales, and ensure a positive shopping experience.

The ideal candidate has strong selling skills, experience in retail, and a flexible schedule. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Prior experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and confidently.
• Provide styling advice and suggest add-ons.
• Guide customers through purchase decisions.
• Maintain operational excellence in the store.

Skills

Professional selling skills

Interpersonal communication

Retail experience

Multitasking

Social media awareness

Job description

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary items for everyday use, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready‑to‑wear, jewelry, footwear, and home décor.

Stylist Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

Customer Engagement & Styling

• 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.

Requirements

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 business needs, including nights, weekends, busy season, high‑traffic retail days, and public holidays.

Physical Demands

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kate Spade is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer that hires and develops the best people. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and 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 accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or [e-mail].

Base Pay Range

$15.00-$19.25

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity and maternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance