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Full Time Sales Assistant
Retail Stylist – Kate Spade New York
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.
Our company name Tapestry represents the diversity of our brands and the diversity of our people. We know that having a diverse range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences makes us more innovative and successful, and brings us closer to our consumer. Our goal is to create a culture that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse, where all of our employees, customers, and stakeholders thrive.
About the Role
As a Stylist at Kate Spade New York, you will serve as a trusted and knowledgeable advisor, assisting customers in selecting products that suit their aesthetic and lifestyle. You’ll work collaboratively to help each customer discover and express their personal style while guiding them on how to incorporate Kate Spade products into their existing wardrobe.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Engagement & Styling
- Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
- Actively listen and ask insightful questions to deeply understand customer needs.
- Provide styling advice, suggest add-ons, and help create complete looks.
- Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage exploration of new styles.
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, inviting them to return.
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Sales & Business Acumen
- Drive sales 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 accurate POS transactions.
- Give and receive honest, constructive feedback.
Requirements
Skills & Experience
- Professionally adaptable with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Social media awareness and ability to learn omni/virtual selling techniques.
- English proficiency (or local language proficiency depending on the market).
Schedule
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, peak seasons, and high-traffic retail days (including public holidays).
Note: This document outlines sample job duties and responsibilities. It does not include an exhaustive list of all performance expectations.
Why Join Kate Spade New York?
- An inclusive, innovative, and fun work environment.
- Internal mobility and career progression opportunities.
- 1 paid volunteering day per year + global project opportunities.
- Learning & development through our Ambassador Program.
- Regular social events.
- Equity, inclusion & diversity initiatives, including employee resource groups.
- Attractive employee discount.
- Compelling incentive program.
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Tapestry’s Core Competencies
For all employees:
- Courage – Provides clear, actionable feedback; faces challenges directly.
- Creativity – Generates original ideas and innovative solutions.
- Customer Focus – Prioritises internal and external customer needs.
- Dealing with Ambiguity – Adapts to change and handles uncertainty effectively.
- Drive for Results – Consistently performs at a high level.
- Interpersonal Savvy – Builds strong, constructive relationships.
- Learning on the Fly – Quickly absorbs new challenges and adapts.
For people managers:
- Strategic Agility – Anticipates trends and develops competitive strategies.
- Developing Direct Reports – Provides growth opportunities and career guidance.
- Building Effective Teams – Fosters collaboration, morale, and collective success.
Tapestry is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications and are free from bias. We proudly welcome applications from candidates regardless of: Age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, generational characteristics, race, colour, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected basis.
For further details: Visit Tapestry, Inc.
Base Pay Range: £28,275.00 – £30,000.00 (full-time equivalent, aligned with EU Pay Transparency Directive). Part-time roles will see pro-rated compensation. Salaries are determined based on objective, job-related criteria.
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