Temporary Associate

Stylist – Kate Spade New York The Stylist serves as a trusted and knowledgeable advisor who assists customers in selecting products that suit their aesthetic and lifestyle. The Stylist works with each customer to discover and express their own personal style while showing how to incorporate Kate Spade products into existing wardrobes. Key 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. 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 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 work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, busy season, and high‑traffic retail days (including public holidays). Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs. occasionally) and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver the sales floor and stockroom. Competencies: Courage, Creativity, Customer Focus, Dealing with Ambiguity, Drive for Results, Interpersonal Savvy, Learning on the Fly. Equal Opportunity Employer Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on an applicant’s or employee’s qualifications and are made without regard to protected characteristics. The company will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious beliefs. Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) plan Paid paternity and maternity leave Commuter benefits Disability insurance Tuition assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr