Kate Spade Senior Sales Associate
- Compensation
- £29,250–31,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sept 11, 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 New York Senior Sales Associate in London, UK—luxury retail leadership role with competitive salary and benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consistently exceed personal sales and productivity goals; model best-in-class selling behaviors
- Deliver service aligned to Kate Spade Great Escape standards; coach peers on client engagement
- Demonstrate extensive product knowledge across all categories; share insights to elevate team selling
- Partner with Store and Assistant Manager to initiate business-driving events and elevate selling culture
- Act as a brand ambassador, sharing stories that bring product and brand to life
- Champion omni-channel and virtual selling services; lead adoption of social selling programs
- Support creation of short-form videos and live-stream shopping content; stay informed on 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 facility security
- Contribute to an inclusive team culture; encourage collaboration and performance excellence
Qualifications
- 2+ years' experience in luxury retail or comparable elevated retail environment
- Proven ability to drive sales and mentor peers; contribution to an elevated selling culture
- Extensive product knowledge and strong communication skills
- Experience with omni-channel and virtual selling; 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
- Strong English language proficiency
Skills
Experience
2+ years in luxury retail or equivalent elevated retail environment. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from GBP 29,250 to GBP 31,000 per annum.
Benefits
Inclusive and innovative working environment; internal mobility and career progression; 1 paid volunteering day per year with opportunities for global projects; learning and development opportunities with Ambassador Programme; regular social events; equity, inclusion, and diversity initiatives including employee resource groups and regional inclusion councils; attractive employee discount; compelling 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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