Kate Spade Associate Store Leader
Kate Spade — Associate Store Leader in New York: lead boutique sales, team coaching and store operations for a global fashion brand.
Overview
Kate Spade is an American design house known for its modern, colorful approach to handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio and is recognized for its playful aesthetic, strong retail presence and emphasis on elevated customer experiences across global boutiques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive store sales and achieve key performance indicators through proactive selling, clienteling and visual merchandising.
- Lead, coach and develop boutique team members to deliver consistently high levels of customer service and brand presentation.
- Oversee daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, point-of-sale transactions and bank deposits.
- Implement visual merchandising standards and seasonal floor sets to maximize product presentation and sell-through.
- Manage inventory processes: stock replenishment, receiving, cycle counts and shrinkage control in collaboration with inventory teams.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships through personalized outreach, appointments and follow-up.
- Prepare and analyze sales reports, forecast performance, and collaborate with management to execute corrective actions.
- Enforce loss-prevention protocols, brand policies and compliance with health & safety regulations.
Qualifications
- Proven supervisory experience in fashion or luxury retail (typically 2+ years in an assistant manager or lead role).
- Track record of meeting or exceeding retail sales targets and KPIs.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop sales teams; strong people-management skills.
- Solid numeracy and organizational skills with experience managing cash and basic store P&L responsibilities.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and peak retail periods.
- Right to work in the hiring country.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or assistant manager role within fashion or luxury retail, with demonstrated success in driving sales, coaching staff and managing store operations.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in business, retail management or a fashion-related field preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA. There are currently 1.629 open positions in New York on Cerulean, with 1154 added recently. Within New York, Cerulean currently features 1.748 open roles, including 1172 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.470 open roles — 1322 of them newly added.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a design-led, customer-centric retail culture that values creativity, optimism and polished presentation. The work environment emphasizes collaborative team leadership, attention to detail and a strong focus on delivering memorable client experiences consistent with the brand’s vibrant aesthetic.
About Cerulean
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