Temporary Associate

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand that offers a wide range of products, from handbags and ready‑to‑wear to jewelry, footwear, and home décor. We celebrate creativity and optimism in every piece we design. The Stylist will be a trusted advisor who helps customers discover and express their personal style while showcasing Kate Spade products that fit their everyday wardrobe. 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. 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). Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs., occasionally) and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver along the sales floor and stockroom. 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."} Competencies for All Employees Courage : Provides direct and actionable feedback; is not hesitant to address issues. Creativity : Generates new ideas and connects unrelated concepts. Customer Focus : Dedicated to meeting customer expectations and uses their feedback for improvement. Dealing with Ambiguity : Comfortable with change and works effectively without full information. Drive for Results : Consistently reaches or exceeds goals. Interpersonal Savvy : Builds rapport across all levels and diffuses tension. Learning on the Fly : Quickly learns new problems and applies lessons for improvement. Competencies for All People Managers Strategic Agility : Anticipates future trends and crafts competitive strategies. Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging tasks and development discussions. Building Effective Teams : Fosters strong morale, open dialogue, and shared success. Equal Opportunity Employment Kate Spade is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s qualifications that relate to the requirements of the position 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 any other legally protected basis. Ada Accommodation Tapestry, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr FashionUnited