Associate II

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. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:essential duties and responsibilitiesclient & service expert:achieves individual sales goalsdevelops strong product knowledge across all categoriesthe sales associate is responsible for ensuring exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate kate spade experienceable to develop a personal clientele through effective use of the selling skills, proactive client outreach and use of client bookbuilding brand equity:understand and communicate the kate spade aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the customerdemonstrate interest and ability to work as part of a teamoperational excellence:execute operational tasks as per company directivesaccurately processes all pos transactionsadhere to and apply visual directives, ensure that store standards are executed dailyphysical requirements:available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings and weekendsstanding for extended periods of timeable to safely lift boxes up to 40 poundscomfortable climbing laddersskills and abilities required:professional selling skills and exceptional interpersonal skillsprior luxury goods experience preferredproactive ability to multi-task and prioritizeworks well in a team environmentcollege degree preferred Our Competencies for All Employees Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary. Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.