Kate Spade 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. As 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. Achieve financial success through improving store performance statistics.
6. Hire, train, and motivate a qualified sales team.
7. Provide development for assistant managers and supervisors with consistent feedback.
8. Perform annual performance evaluations and quarterly reviews of employee goals.
9. Network and create positive community relationships to generate business and brand awareness.
10. Attend company management meetings.
11. Communicate the brand aesthetic and philosophy to the sales team and customers.
12. Ensure visual merchandising directives are implemented efficiently.
13. Analyze business trends and communicate opportunities to increase sales.
14. Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures.
15. Conduct regular store meetings for accurate communication with employees.
16. Maintain payroll budget and ensure appropriate sales floor coverage.
17. Supervise operational responsibilities to maintain inventory integrity.
18. Oversee loss prevention policies to ensure compliance.

1. Minimum 3 years management experience in luxury goods or 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 and effective communication skills
3. Ability to analyze selling reports and react to business needs
4. Comfortable making decisions and mediating conflict
5. Proficient in Windows-based software such as Excel, Word, and Outlook

Minimum 3 years management experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment.

College degree preferred.

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to hiring and developing the best people.

Kate Spade fosters a culture of optimism, innovation, and inclusivity. The workplace is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, with a focus on building effective teams and developing talent.