Kate Spade Store Leader

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for bold, colorful design across handbags, ready-to-wear, footwear, jewelry and home décor. The brand is part of Tapestry, a global house of fashion houses that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and rigorous retail execution across its portfolio.

1. Drive sales and customer retention through targeted initiatives; meet store productivity targets including sales per hour, ADT, UPT and capture rate.
2. Lead the selling environment by modelling exceptional client service, coaching the team on the sales process and ensuring completion of sales training programs.
3. Recruit, develop and retain store talent; conduct performance reviews, assign accountabilities, and deliver ongoing feedback and career development for assistant managers and supervisors.
4. Ensure visual merchandising directives and brand aesthetic are consistently implemented and maintained to elevate brand equity.
5. Manage all operational processes including store opening/closing, cash handling, bank deposits, inventory integrity (markdowns, transfers, damages) and loss-prevention compliance.
6. Monitor assortment and inventory trends; analyse sell-through and stock levels, communicate opportunities and customer feedback to district leadership.

1. Minimum three years of management experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to analyse selling reports, identify business trends and make timely, commercial decisions.
3. Proven leadership skills with experience hiring, coaching and developing front-line retail teams.
4. Excellent interpersonal and conflict-mediation skills; comfortable communicating across all organisational levels.
5. Availability to work a retail schedule including evenings and weekends; ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

1. Excel
2. Word
3. Outlook
4. Windows-based software
5. Visual merchandising
6. Loss prevention
7. Sales metrics (sales per hour, ADT, UPT, capture rate)
8. Coaching and performance management

Minimum of 3 years in a retail management role, preferably within luxury goods or a comparable retail environment, with demonstrated success in driving sales, developing talent and managing store operations.

College degree preferred.

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision); life insurance and disability insurance; company 401(k) savings plan; paid time off; employee product discounts; incentive compensation.

Kate Spade fosters a creative, optimistic and customer-centric retail culture that celebrates individuality and tasteful whimsy. As part of Tapestry, the workplace emphasises talent development, inclusivity and strong retail standards to deliver memorable brand experiences.