Sales Associate III

Part Time Sales Associate Starting at $15.00/hour Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always stood for optimistic femininity. Polished ease, thoughtful details and a modern, sophisticated use of color—Kate Spade New York’s founding principles define a unique style synonymous with joy. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity. job title: sales associate department/location: retail flsa status: non-exempt report to: store manager 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 responsibilitiesclient & service expert: achieves individual sales goals develops strong product knowledge across all categories the sales associate is responsible for ensuring exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate kate spade experience able to develop a personal clientele through effective use of the selling skills, proactive client outreach and use of client book building brand equity: understand and communicate the kate spade aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the customer demonstrate interest and ability to work as part of a team operational excellence: execute operational tasks as per company directives accurately processes all pos transactions adhere to and apply visual directives, ensure that store standards are executed daily physical requirements: available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings and weekends available to work Black Friday and Black Friday weekend (November 27th-29th) available to work December holiday peak days (December 13th-January 3rd) standing for extended periods of time able to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds comfortable climbing ladders skills and abilities required: professional selling skills and exceptional interpersonal skills prior luxury goods experience preferred proactive ability to multi-task and prioritize works well in a team environment college degree preferred Our Competencies for All Employees Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.