Kate Spade Acting Store Leader

Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Manager
Compensation
$24–34/hour
Posted
Jun 22, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is a vibrant American luxury lifestyle brand known for its spirited New York sensibility, joyful color, and polished modern femininity. Founded in 1993, the house has grown from an iconic handbag label into a global name spanning accessories, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home, and lifestyle. As an employer, Kate Spade offers a creative and collaborative environment where individuality, optimism, and thoughtful design are central to the culture. Part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand provides opportunities across retail, merchandising, design, digital, marketing, and corporate functions, inviting talent to contribute to a distinctive vision that celebrates wit, elegance, and everyday sophistication.

Kate Spade New York seeks Acting Store Leader in Mississauga, Ontario for temporary retail management role at Square One Shopping Centre.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily retail operations and sales floor activities
  • Lead and motivate retail team members
  • Manage inventory and stockroom organization
  • Drive customer engagement and brand experience delivery
  • Maintain store visual merchandising and presentation standards
  • Handle cash management and point-of-sale operations
  • Execute seasonal product launches and promotions
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Qualifications

  • Proven retail management or supervisory experience
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated leadership capability and team management
  • Ability to lift and maneuver merchandise regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally)
  • Physical capacity to climb, bend, kneel, and work varied hours on sales floor and stockroom
  • Knowledge of retail operations and inventory management

Skills

Retail operations management Team leadership and motivation Customer service excellence Inventory management Point-of-sale systems Visual merchandising Cash handling Conflict resolution

Experience

Previous retail leadership or assistant manager experience preferred, with demonstrated success in customer-facing environments and team supervision.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; retail management certification or comparable training a plus.

Workplace

The role is situated in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada — conveniently close to Toronto.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 24 to CAD 34 per hour.

Benefits

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and tuition assistance.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a workplace culture rooted in optimism, creativity, and a distinctive sense of playful sophistication. As an employer, it encourages collaboration, individuality, and an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to bring joyful, customer-focused storytelling to every aspect of the brand experience.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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Kate Spade

Kate Spade Acting Store Leader

Mississauga, Canada

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