Sales Associate

Job Title: Sales Associate Primary Purpose: The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to… Client & Service Expert: Achieves individual sales goals. Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture. Building Brand Equity: Ability to understand and communicate the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the sales team and customer. Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred Physical requirements… Available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings and weekends Standing for extended periods of time Able to safely lift boxes up to 50 pounds Comfortable climbing ladders 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.