Kate Spade Style Advisor
- Compensation
- £26,325–28,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sept 7, 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 Sales Associate, part-time retail role in Ashford offering £26,325–£28,000 annual salary with employee benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge across all categories
- Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs and preferences
- Provide styling advice and suggest complementary products to create complete looks
- Showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience
- Drive sales results through strong customer connections and brand storytelling
- Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization and point-of-sale transactions
- Give and receive feedback in an honest, constructive manner
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior experience in a retail environment
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- English proficiency
- Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and public holidays
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Ashford, England, UK, with easy access to London.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from GBP 26,325 to GBP 28,000 per annum.
Benefits
Employee discount, paid volunteering day per year, learning and development opportunities through Ambassador Programme, regular social events, equity inclusion and diversity initiatives including employee resource groups, compelling incentive programme, opportunities for internal mobility and career progression.
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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