Kate Spade

Assistant Store 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. Part of the Tapestry portfolio, Kate Spade is committed to innovation, inclusivity, and celebrating communities of women worldwide.

1. Develop business initiatives to build repeat business and attract new customers.
2. Achieve store productivity targets including sales per hour, average transaction value, and customer capture rate.
3. Ensure all associates complete sales training and develop strong product knowledge.
4. Model and supervise the selling environment, providing consistent coaching on sales training.
5. Assist Store Manager in achieving financial success through measurable results.
6. Assume Store Manager role in their absence.
7. Lead by example in achieving personal sales goals.
8. Educate team on sales plans and personal goals.
9. Network in the community to fill open positions efficiently.
10. Conduct ongoing review and assessment of employee performance.
11. Communicate the Kate Spade brand aesthetic and philosophy to the sales team and customers.
12. Ensure brand and operating standards are met for brand consistency.
13. Implement visual merchandising directives and maintain store presentation standards.
14. Communicate merchandise sell-through and business trends to Store Manager.
15. Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures.
16. Assist in maintaining payroll budget by managing schedules.
17. Monitor and follow company policies with a focus on loss prevention.
18. Manage processing of all POS transactions accurately.

1. Courage
2. Creativity
3. Customer Focus
4. Dealing with Ambiguity
5. Drive for Results
6. Interpersonal Savvy
7. Learning on the Fly
8. Strategic Agility
9. Developing Direct Reports and Others
10. Building Effective Teams

Kate Spade fosters a culture of optimism, innovation, and inclusivity. The company is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, providing a supportive environment for employees to thrive.