Kate Spade Assistant Store Manager

Deer Park • USA

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Kate Spade New York, a distinguished brand under the Tapestry portfolio, epitomizes optimistic femininity with its global lifestyle offerings, including handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, and more. Tapestry, a global house of brands, is renowned for its commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and optimism. Under the creative direction of Nicola Glass, Kate Spade New York continues to celebrate confident women with a youthful spirit, embodying polished ease and sophisticated use of color.

1. Develop and implement business initiatives to drive repeat and new customer engagement.
2. Achieve store productivity targets including sales per hour, average dollar transaction, units per transaction, and capture rate.
3. Ensure all associates complete sales training and develop strong product knowledge.
4. Model and supervise the selling environment, providing consistent coaching to ensure high levels of customer service and sales.
5. Assist the Store Manager in achieving financial success through measurable results.
6. Assume the Store Manager role in their absence, leading by example in achieving personal sales goals.
7. Educate the team on sales plans and personal goals, coaching to ensure business maximization.
8. Network within the community to efficiently fill open positions with minimal business impact.
9. Conduct ongoing employee performance reviews and assessments.
10. Communicate the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic and philosophy to the sales team and customers.
11. Ensure brand and operating standards are met, supporting brand consistency.
12. Implement visual merchandising directives and maintain store presentation standards.
13. Communicate merchandise sell-through, stock position, and business trends to the Store Manager.
14. Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures, including financial transactions and facility security.
15. Assist in maintaining the payroll budget by managing schedules and making necessary adjustments.
16. Monitor and follow company policies with a focus on loss prevention.
17. Accurately manage POS transactions to maintain inventory integrity.

1. Minimum 3 years of management experience in a comparable retail environment.
2. College degree preferred.
3. Prior luxury goods experience preferred.

1. Professional sales development and exceptional interpersonal skills.
2. Strong leadership qualities with effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
3. Ability to analyze selling reports and identify business trends.
4. Decision-making and conflict mediation skills within a team environment.
5. Proficiency in Windows-based software such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Minimum 3 years of management experience in a comparable retail environment.

College degree preferred.

Kate Spade offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, employee discounts, and opportunities for career advancement.

Kate Spade fosters a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and strategic agility, valuing employees who drive results and build effective teams. The company is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, ensuring all employment decisions are made based on qualifications and merit.