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Temporary Support Associate 1

Company: Kate Spade

Location: New York, NY, US

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always stood for optimistic femininity. Today, the brand is a global life and style house with handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, gifts, home décor and more. Polished ease, thoughtful details and a modern, sophisticated use of color—Kate Spade New York’s founding principles define a unique style synonymous with joy.

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity.

Job Title: Support Associate

Primary Purpose:

1. Manage and process inbound deliveries in a timely manner; monitor to prioritize the daily workload.
2. Ensure proper organization and accessibility of merchandise.
3. Be knowledgeable of stock including quantity, how many units are on hand, and what is and is not selling.
4. Support floor moves and ensure selling floor is stocked throughout the day.
5. Conduct price changes and markdowns as necessary.
6. Maintain overall cleanliness and organization standards on the selling floor, in the stockroom, and offsite/warehouse.
7. Complete store ship orders to standard, in a timely manner.
8. Have experience in cashiering or be willing to learn up to proficiency.
9. Audit compliance and achieve shrinkage goals.

Qualifications:

1. Willingness to work in and promote a team-oriented environment.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to multi-task, results driven and flexible to change.

Experience:

1. Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the retail industry as a stock associate.
2. High school degree preferred.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings, weekends, holidays.
2. Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
3. Ability to load boxes in and out of delivery truck (offsite/warehouse only).
4. Must be able to work effectively under pressure in a high energy and high traffic environment.
5. Standing for extended periods of time.
6. On a frequent basis, requires the ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Competencies:

1. Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
2. Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
3. Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions.
4. Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.
5. Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change.
6. Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing.
7. Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. Visit Kate Spade at .

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