Kate Spade Assistant Store Leader
Kate Spade — Assistant Store Leader in Petaluma, CA. Lead store operations, omni‑channel sales and team development at Petaluma Village Premium Outlets.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand recognised for its vibrant, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands that includes Coach and other fashion maisons, and is known for its emphasis on creativity, inclusive communities, and accessible luxury.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and model Kate Spade service standards on the sales floor, driving a high‑energy, client‑focused environment.
- Execute omni‑channel and virtual selling strategies, including clienteling, outreach, loyalty engagement and live stream shopping sessions.
- Coach, recruit, onboard and develop store associates; manage performance and foster an inclusive, motivating culture.
- Own store sales plans, forecasts and action plans; monitor KPIs (traffic, conversion, UPT, AUR) and coach the team to results.
- Act as Store Leader in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership, operational discipline and customer experience.
- Maintain brand and visual merchandising standards; execute visual directives and communicate sell‑through and stock trends.
- Oversee operational excellence: opening/closing procedures, cash handling, scheduling and payroll management, loss prevention, inventory control and shipment accuracy.
- Build community networks to support recruiting and local brand awareness; capture customer data to support marketing and repeat business.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years' retail management experience in fashion, lifestyle or a comparable environment; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Proven leadership, communication and organisational capability with experience coaching to KPI outcomes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with retail POS and inventory systems.
- Ability to analyse selling reports, identify trends, and implement timely corrective actions.
- Flexible availability to work nights, weekends, peak retail seasons and public holidays.
- Ability to lift regularly 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs) and perform routine stockroom and floor tasks.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years of retail management experience in a fashion, lifestyle or similarly branded retail environment, with demonstrated success meeting sales targets and developing teams.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; a combination of professional education and retail experience will be considered.
Workplace
The role is situated in Petaluma, California, USA — conveniently close to San Francisco. There are currently 6 open positions in Petaluma on Cerulean, with 1 added recently. Within California, Cerulean currently features 396 open roles, including 14 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.587 open roles — 170 of them newly added.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 18.50 to USD 38.25 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(K), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, optimistic workplace that values authenticity and community. As part of the Tapestry family, the employer emphasises inclusion, equity and professional development within a collaborative, design‑led retail environment.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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