Kate Spade Sales Associate

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Location
Wirral England UK
Employment
Part-time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
1, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade New York is an internationally recognised lifestyle brand known for its playful aesthetic, modern femininity and distinctive product design. The label operates within the Tapestry, Inc. portfolio and combines fashion-forward merchandising with experiential retailing in boutiques and department-store concessions worldwide.

Kate Spade New York seeks a Sales Associate to serve as a knowledgeable stylist and trusted advisor at the Cheshire Oaks outlet store. The successful candidate will greet guests warmly, provide expert styling guidance across the full product portfolio, and create complete looks that reflect customers' personal aesthetics. This role requires strong retail fundamentals, exceptional interpersonal skills, and proficiency in omnichannel selling techniques.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all categories
  • Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs and lifestyle preferences
  • Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary items, and create complete coordinated looks
  • Showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles and expressions
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, consultative checkout experience
  • Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, building loyalty and encouraging repeat visits
  • Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
  • Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
  • Give and receive feedback in an honest, constructive manner to support continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate flexibility to work nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail occasions including public holidays

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Prior experience in a retail environment
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
  • Social media awareness and willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques
  • English language proficiency
  • Flexibility to work a schedule that meets business needs, including nights, weekends, and public holidays

Skills

Customer engagement and relationship-building Product styling and visual merchandising Point-of-sale (POS) systems Omnichannel and virtual selling Inventory management Brand storytelling Active listening Multitasking and prioritization

Experience

Prior retail experience is required. Candidates should demonstrate professional selling skills and experience assisting customers in a retail environment.

Education

No formal education requirements are specified for this role.

Workplace

This position is based in Wirral, England, UK, within easy reach of Liverpool.

Benefits

Attractive employee discount; compelling incentive programme; one paid volunteering day per year with opportunities to volunteer on global projects; learning and development opportunities through the Ambassador Programme; regular social events; internal mobility and career progression; equity, inclusion, and diversity initiatives including employee resource groups and regional inclusion councils; inclusive, innovative, and fun working environment.

Culture

Kate Spade cultivates a creative, service-oriented retail culture that emphasises personality, attention to detail and a joyful brand expression. As part of the Tapestry group, the workplace encourages collaboration, professional development and cross-brand learning opportunities.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

Frequently Asked Questions

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