Temporary Associate

Position Summary 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 personal style while showing how to incorporate Kate Spade products into their existing wardrobe. 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, and high‑traffic retail days (including but not limited to public holidays). Physical Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver the sales floor and stockroom. Core Competencies Courage – Provide direct, actionable feedback and face challenges quickly. Creativity – Generate new ideas and make connections among unrelated notions. Customer Focus – Meet expectations of customers and use feedback for improvement. Dealing with Ambiguity – Adapt to change and act without full information. Drive for Results – Exceed goals and push self and others for results. Interpersonal Savvy – Build rapport across all levels and diffuse tense situations. Learning on the Fly – Quickly learn new problems and experiment to find solutions. Compensation and Benefits Base Pay Range: $15.00‑$19.50 per hour. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. Paid paternity and maternity leave. Commuter benefits. Disability insurance. Tuition assistance. We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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 other legally‑recognized protected bases. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr