Sr. Sales Associate I

kate spade new york; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; 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 in San Diego is seeking a Senior Sales Associate to deliver exceptional service and exceed personal sales goals. You will embody the brand, share product stories, and mentor peers to elevate the store’s selling culture.

This role emphasizes omni‑channel selling, social media fluency, and the ability to work nights and weekends in a fast‑paced luxury environment. A strong personal style and professional ethics are essential to thrive.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in luxury retail or similar elevated setting.
• Proven ability to drive sales and mentor peers.
• Extensive product knowledge and strong communication.
• Experience with omni/virtual selling and camera appearances.
• Social media fluency and awareness of platform trends.
• Elevated personal style and professional ethics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Consistently exceed personal sales and productivity goals; model top selling behaviors.
• Deliver service aligned to Kate Spade Great Escape standards; coach peers on client engagement.
• Demonstrate product knowledge across categories; share insights to elevate team selling.
• Partner with Store/Assistant Manager to drive events and selling culture.
• Act as a brand ambassador, sharing stories that bring product and brand to life.
• Champion omni-channel and social selling services; lead adoption of social programs.
• Support creation of short-form videos and live-stream content; stay informed on trends.
• Capture and relay client feedback to inform service and assortment strategies.
• Perform and supervise store opening/closing procedures; manage funds and deposits.
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture and high performance.

Skills

Luxury retail

Sales excellence

Client engagement

Social selling

Job description

Senior Sales Associate – Kate Spade New York

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 seasons, 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.

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 – $19.50

Benefits

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and tuition assistance. For a complete list of U.S. corporate compensation and benefits, please visit our website.