Kate Spade Boutique Leader
- Seniority
- Manager
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a globally recognised design-led fashion house known for its vibrant accessories, ready-to-wear and lifestyle collections. The brand is part of Tapestry, Inc., a luxury lifestyle conglomerate that includes other heritage labels; as an employer it balances creative product design with rigorous retail execution across flagship and boutique networks.
Kate Spade Store Leader in New York — lead store operations, drive sales and coach the retail team for a design-led fashion brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of store operations to achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs, including conversion, average transaction value and retention.
- Recruit, coach and develop the retail team; establish performance expectations, conduct regular feedback and drive a high-performing, customer‑centric culture.
- Own store P&L responsibilities: control payroll, optimise expenses and implement strategies to maximise profitability.
- Execute brand visual merchandising, store standards and seasonal floor sets to deliver differentiated in‑store experiences.
- Manage inventory lifecycle: receive, stock replenishment, stock reconciliation and shrink/loss prevention measures.
- Drive clienteling and CRM initiatives to grow lifetime value, develop client relationships and build local market share.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety regulations, and local labour laws; manage scheduling and labour planning.
Qualifications
- Proven retail leadership experience, preferably within fashion, accessories or accessible‑luxury brands.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding store sales targets and managing store-level P&L.
- Strong people management skills with experience coaching and developing multi-disciplinary retail teams.
- Excellent communication and client service orientation with the ability to represent the brand voice.
- Legal right to work in the United States and flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends and holidays.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 3+ years of progressive retail management experience, ideally within fashion, accessories or luxury/accessible‑luxury environments, with direct responsibility for sales targets and team performance.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in business, retail, fashion or a related discipline preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade cultivates a playful, design-forward workplace that values creativity alongside commercial discipline. In retail teams the brand emphasises guest experience, personal development and collaborative execution across visual, merchandising and service disciplines.
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