Kate Spade Style Advisor

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Employment
Part-time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$17.60–22/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Sep 24, 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 seeks a Style Advisor to serve as a trusted, knowledgeable consultant who assists customers in discovering and expressing their personal style through the brand's distinctive handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, and home décor collections. The role combines active listening and product expertise with styling guidance, upselling techniques, and seamless checkout facilitation to create memorable customer experiences and drive sales performance in a flexible, part-time capacity.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
  • Actively listen to customer needs and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand aesthetic preferences and lifestyle requirements
  • Provide expert styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete coordinated looks
  • Showcase creative ways to incorporate Kate Spade products into customers' existing wardrobes and encourage exploration of new styles
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, positive checkout experience
  • Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, fostering brand loyalty and inviting repeat visits
  • Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
  • Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and point-of-sale transactions
  • Demonstrate flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and high-traffic retail periods as needed

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a retail or customer-facing environment
  • Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
  • 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
  • Ability to lift regularly up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs), and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom areas
  • Availability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and public holidays

Skills

Professional selling techniques Product knowledge and brand storytelling Customer service and active listening Styling and fashion consultation Point-of-sale systems Inventory management Omnichannel and virtual selling Social media awareness Teamwork and collaboration

Experience

Prior experience in a retail or customer-facing sales environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate proven ability to engage customers professionally, understand their needs, and close sales through consultative techniques.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. No formal post-secondary education required.

Workplace

The role is situated in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada — conveniently close to Toronto.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 17.60 to USD 22 per hour.

Benefits

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and tuition assistance.

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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