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.
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general purpose of the position: represent and communicate the kate spade brand and lifestyle to customers through sales competency, product expertise and by providing the highest level of customer service. responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
essential duties and responsibilities
client & service expert:
§ achievesindividualsalesgoals
§ developsstrongproductknowledgeacrossallcategories
§ thesalesassociateisresponsibleforensuringexemplarycustomerserviceby
delivering the ultimate kate spade experience
§ abletodevelopapersonalclientelethrougheffectiveuseofthesellingskills,
proactive client outreach and use of client book
building brand equity:
§ understandandcommunicatethekatespadeaesthetic,brandphilosophyandlifestyle to the customer
§ demonstrate interest and ability to work as part of a team
operational excellence:
§ execute operational tasks as per company directives
§ accuratelyprocessesallpostransactions
§ adheretoandapplyvisualdirectives,ensurethatstorestandardsareexecuteddaily
physical requirements:
§ available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings and weekends
§ standingforextendedperiodsoftime
§ able to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds
§ comfortableclimbingladders
skills and abilities required:
§ professionalsellingskillsandexceptionalinterpersonalskills § priorluxurygoodsexperiencepreferred
§ proactiveabilitytomulti-taskandprioritize
§ workswellinateamenvironment
§ collegedegreepreferred
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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 the 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. Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.
BASE PAY RANGE $15.50 TO $18.50 HOURLY
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