Kate Spade

Account Manager

Kate Spade New York, launched in 1993, is a global lifestyle brand known for its colorful, bold, and optimistic designs. It offers a wide range of products including handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, and home décor. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, Kate Spade is committed to innovation, inclusivity, and diversity.

1. Develop and manage commercial opportunities within the Middle East, Africa, and India (MEAI) region.
2. Identify new business opportunities and drive sales.
3. Analyze year-over-year growth and produce seasonal trade reports.
4. Develop short-term and midterm plans to meet sales targets.
5. Track and present sales on a monthly and quarterly basis.
6. Own seasonal and yearly OTB planning for accounts.
7. Build relationships with accounts and ensure an agile business approach.
8. Support the development of a MEAI growth strategy.
9. Align with global strategy and work with the Marketing team on regional plans.
10. Partner with Wholesale Operations and Customer Service teams for order lifecycle execution.
11. Work with Finance to review account profitability.
12. Manage multiple markets and present tailored assortment strategies.

1. Extensive experience managing a distributor business.
2. Experience working with the Middle East, Africa, and India markets is preferred.
3. Flexibility to travel to the MEAI region is essential.

1. Highly analytical with attention to detail.
2. Ability to translate data into action points.
3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high accuracy.
4. Highly motivated and target-driven.
5. Strong team player.
6. Proven experience in driving sales and enhancing customer centricity.
7. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9. Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.

Extensive experience in managing distributor businesses and working with the Middle East, Africa, and India markets is preferred.

Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote).Option to finish early on Fridays (Flex Fridays).1 Paid Volunteering Day per year.Learning & Development opportunities.Internal mobility & career progression.Regular social events.Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives.25 days holiday plus bank holidays.Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus).Tapestry brand discount up to 50%.Private Healthcare with health assessment.Bupa rewards and wellness discounts.Free 24/7 support for family building and menopause.Private Dental Cover.Eyecare vouchers.Employee Assistance Program.Employer Pension Contribution.Gym discount.Interest-free season ticket loan.Cycle to work scheme.

Kate Spade fosters a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and customer focus. The workplace encourages innovation and diversity, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.