- Location
- Gloucestershire England UK
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- £27,300–30,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a vibrant American luxury lifestyle brand known for its spirited New York sensibility, joyful color, and polished modern femininity. Founded in 1993, the house has grown from an iconic handbag label into a global name spanning accessories, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home, and lifestyle. As an employer, Kate Spade offers a creative and collaborative environment where individuality, optimism, and thoughtful design are central to the culture. Part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand provides opportunities across retail, merchandising, design, digital, marketing, and corporate functions, inviting talent to contribute to a distinctive vision that celebrates wit, elegance, and everyday sophistication.
Kate Spade seeks a Senior Sales Associate to lead on the sales floor, exceed sales goals, mentor peers and deliver exceptional service, while championing omni-channel, virtual and social selling. The role includes supervising store opening and closing procedures and requires at least 2 years’ experience in luxury or comparable elevated retail; the annual full-time-equivalent base pay range is £27,300–£30,000, with part-time pay pro-rated to contracted hours.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consistently exceed personal sales and productivity goals and model best-in-class selling behaviours.
- Deliver service aligned with kate spade Great Escape standards and coach peers on client engagement.
- Demonstrate extensive product knowledge across all categories and share insights to strengthen team selling.
- Partner with the Store Manager or Assistant Manager to initiate business-driving events and elevate the selling culture.
- Act as a brand ambassador by sharing stories that bring the product and brand to life.
- Champion omni-channel and virtual selling services and lead adoption of social selling programmes.
- Support the creation of short-form videos and live-stream shopping content, and stay informed about social media trends.
- Capture and relay client feedback to management to inform service and assortment strategies.
- Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures, including register funds, deposits and securing the facility.
- Contribute to an inclusive team culture and encourage collaboration and performance excellence.
- Drive sales, mentor peers and partner with store leadership to deliver exceptional service and brand storytelling.
- Personalise customer experiences, anticipate needs and guide customers toward unexpected choices.
- Maintain high energy and foster an inclusive environment where customers and team members feel seen and valued.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years’ experience in luxury retail or a comparable elevated retail environment; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Proven ability to drive sales, mentor peers and contribute to an elevated selling culture.
- Extensive product knowledge and strong communication skills.
- Experience with omni-channel or virtual selling and willingness to appear on camera for social selling initiatives.
- Social media fluency and understanding of platform trends.
- Elevated sense of personal style and professional ethics.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong English language proficiency.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, high-traffic retail days and public holidays.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years in luxury retail or a comparable elevated retail environment.
Workplace
This position is based in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from GBP 27,300 to GBP 30,000 per annum.
Benefits
Inclusive, innovative and fun working environment; internal mobility and career progression; one paid volunteering day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects; learning and development opportunities through the Ambassador Programme; regular social events; equity, inclusion and diversity initiatives, including employee resource groups and regional inclusion councils; employee discount; incentive programme.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a workplace culture rooted in optimism, creativity, and a distinctive sense of playful sophistication. As an employer, it encourages collaboration, individuality, and an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to bring joyful, customer-focused storytelling to every aspect of the brand experience.
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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