- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- £28,275–30,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- 13, 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 Temporary Sales Associate to advise customers on product selection and styling, build complete looks, support sales, and maintain stockroom and POS operations. The position is part-time, with a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, busy seasons, high-traffic days, and public holidays; the full-time-equivalent annual base pay range is £28,275–£30,000, prorated for part-time hours.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome customers warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
- Listen actively and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs.
- Provide styling advice, recommend complementary products, and create complete looks.
- Show creative ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles.
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and provide a seamless checkout experience.
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, encouraging them to return.
- Drive results through strong customer connections and storytelling.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the brand and product attributes across all categories.
- Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization and POS transactions.
- Give and receive feedback honestly and constructively.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills, with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate within a team.
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques.
- English proficiency or proficiency in the local language, depending on the market.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, busy seasons, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment.
Workplace
The role is situated in Braintree, England, UK — conveniently close to London.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from GBP 28,275 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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