Sr. Sales Associate I

kate spade new york; Cabazon (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 24,000; Full 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

kate spade new york seeks a Senior Sales Associate in Cabazon, California. This role involves driving sales, mentoring peers, and creating a culture of exceptional service. Candidates should have a strong retail background, especially in luxury, and be able to inspire customers and teammates alike.

The position requires excellent communication skills, a good sense of style, and fluency in social media trends to enhance customer experiences. Benefits include health insurance and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in luxury retail or comparable elevated retail environment.
• Proven ability to drive sales and mentor peers.
• Strong English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Exceed personal sales and productivity goals.
• Deliver service aligned to Kate Spade standards.
• Demonstrate extensive product knowledge.

Skills

Sales skills

Product knowledge

Mentoring

Communication skills

Social media fluency

Education

Experience in luxury retail

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Sales Associate at Kate Spade New York, you are a leader on the sales floor and a true brand ambassador. You elevate the Kate Spade Experience by driving sales, mentoring peers, and partnering with store leadership to create a culture of exceptional service and storytelling. You consistently exceed goals while inspiring customers to explore new possibilities and celebrate every moment (“so, buy the bag!”). Using emotional intelligence, you personalize experiences, anticipate needs, and guide customers toward unexpected choices they’ll love. You champion omni‑channel, virtual, and social selling initiatives, maintain high energy, and foster an inclusive environment where both customers and team members feel seen and valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently exceed personal sales and productivity goals; model best‑in‑class selling behaviors.
• Deliver service aligned to Kate Spade Great Escape standards; coach peers on client engagement.
• Demonstrate extensive product knowledge across all categories; share insights to elevate team selling.
• Partner with Store/Assistant Manager to initiate business‑driving events and elevate selling culture.
• Act as a brand ambassador, sharing stories that bring product and brand to life.
• Champion omni‑channel and virtual selling services; lead adoption of social selling programs.
• Support creation of short‑form videos and live‑stream shopping content; stay informed on social media trends.
• Capture and relay client feedback to management to inform service and assortment strategies.
• Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures (register funds, deposits, securing the facility).
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture; encourage collaboration and performance excellence.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in luxury retail or comparable elevated retail environment. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proven ability to drive sales and mentor peers; contribution to an elevated selling culture.
• Extensive product knowledge and strong communication skills.
• Experience with omni/virtual selling and willingness to appear on camera for social selling initiatives.
• Social media fluency and understanding of platform trends.
• Elevated sense of personal style and professional ethics.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong English language proficiency (for EU).

Schedule

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs—including nights, weekends, peak 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 Opportunity Employer

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].

Base Pay Range

$15.00-$24.25

Benefits

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance.