Temporary Associate

Overview Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. 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 wardrobem. 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. 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 the needs of the business—including nights, weekends, busy season, and high-traffic retail days (including but not limited to public holidays). Note: This document serves only as a sample of job duties and responsibilities and does not include an exhaustive list of all performance requirements. Physical Requirements Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs, occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver on the sales floor and stockroom. Our Competencies Courage, Creativity, Customer Focus, Dealing with Ambiguity, Drive for Results, Interpersonal Savvy, Learning on the Fly. Equal 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 are based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements and are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected basis. ADA Tapestry, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Base Pay Range $15.00-$19.50 Benefits Tapestry offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S. Corporate Compensation & Benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr kate spade new york