Kate Spade Retail Manager

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Location
New YorkNew YorkUSA
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is a globally recognized American lifestyle and fashion brand known for its playful, modern aesthetic across handbags, accessories, and ready-to-wear. As part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand operates a network of freestanding boutiques and concessions worldwide and emphasizes design-led retail, elevated client experience, and ongoing development of frontline talent.

Kate Spade is hiring a Store Leader in New York, NY — lead sales, operations and team development for a boutique role.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead all day-to-day store operations to achieve and exceed sales targets, KPIs and profitability goals.
  • Recruit, coach and develop a high-performing store team; set clear performance expectations and conduct regular feedback and evaluations.
  • Deliver an exceptional client experience through coaching on service standards, clienteling and personalised selling techniques.
  • Maintain visual merchandising and brand standards; implement seasonal floor sets and local merchandising directives.
  • Oversee inventory control, stock replenishment, receiving, and loss-prevention protocols to protect margin.
  • Manage store P&L responsibilities including payroll, scheduling, expense control and local sales forecasting.
  • Execute local marketing, CRM initiatives and client events to grow customer acquisition and retention.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety regulations and corporate governance requirements.
  • Prepare and deliver regular operational and sales reports to regional leadership; analyse KPIs to drive corrective action.

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in retail management, preferably within premium or luxury fashion environments.
  • Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and managing store financials.
  • Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
  • Strong organisational aptitude with experience in inventory control and loss-prevention practices.
  • Flexible availability to work retail hours, including weekends, evenings and public holidays.
  • Right to work in the United States (or host country) required.

Skills

Leadership and team development Clienteling and customer service excellence Visual merchandising Inventory management and loss prevention Sales forecasting and P&L management Retail KPI analysis and reporting Microsoft Excel Point-of-sale (POS) systems Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms

Experience

Typically 3+ years of progressive retail management experience, with experience in luxury or premium fashion retail strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, fashion or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.

Culture

Kate Spade cultivates a creative, design-driven retail culture that prioritises customer delight and personal expression. As part of Tapestry, the brand blends entrepreneurial retail energy with structured development programmes and opportunities to grow within a global luxury portfolio.

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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