Temporary Associate

kate spade new york; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,863; 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

kate spade new york is seeking a Stylist in Tampa, Florida, who will assist customers in selecting products that align with their personal style. The ideal candidate will have professional selling skills and exceptional interpersonal abilities, fostering strong customer relationships.

The Stylist will engage customers by providing advice, showcasing products, and ensuring a seamless checkout experience. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, excellent communication, and a background in retail.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail environment.
• Willingness to learn omni/virtual selling techniques.
• English proficiency (or local language proficiency).

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and confidently.
• Provide styling advice and create complete looks.
• Drive results through strong customer connections.
• Maintain operational excellence including POS transactions.

Skills

Professional selling skills

Interpersonal and communication abilities

Multitasking and prioritization

Social media awareness

Ability to lift 25-50 lbs

Job description

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.

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

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).

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

Pay Range

$15.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

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].