Kate Spade Retail Supervisor

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.

The Retail Supervisor supports store leadership at Kate Spade in Carlsbad, California, leading sales-floor service, team development, client outreach, omnichannel initiatives, and store operations. The role requires at least 2 years of retail service experience in management or floor leadership and offers a base pay range of $17.00–$27.75 per hour.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support store leadership by creating a customer-first, high-energy sales environment and providing exceptional floor supervision.
• Drive store productivity and profitability through team building, coaching, goal setting, client development, and adherence to Kate Spade New York standards.
• Act as a brand ambassador, set the tone on the sales floor, lead by example, and elevate service, selling behaviours, and operational excellence.
• Drive personal sales while leading the team to achieve sales and KPI targets; analyse metrics and implement best practices to improve results and efficiency.
• Build client relationships through proactive outreach and Kate Spade service standards; ensure exceptional in-store and after-sales experiences; lead outreach to drive repeat business and VIP retention.
• Model Kate Spade service behaviours (“host of the party”—meet, greet, and create conversations) to foster strong relationships and discover client needs.
• Coach the team on goals and performance; support recruitment, onboarding, role modelling, and ongoing development and training.
• Provide store leadership with feedback on individual performance and development needs, and advocate for the team.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture that empowers teams to thrive authentically.
• Perform and supervise opening and closing procedures, including cash handling, bank deposits, register operations, and securing the facility as a key holder.
• Process POS transactions and inventory functions accurately, including transfers, receiving, shipments, repairs, and damages, to maintain inventory integrity.
• Keep the stockroom organised and direct timely replenishment to ensure product availability on the sales floor.
• Drive omnichannel and virtual-selling initiatives, including live-stream shopping.
• Promote brand-safe social media engagement and awareness of trends.
• Lead customer data capture to grow loyalty and repeat purchases.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented, proactive, and able to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• At least 2 years of experience in a retail service environment in a management or floor leadership role; luxury, premium, or comparable retail experience preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff and confidently navigate the sales floor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Social media literacy and understanding of platform trends.
• Comfort with omnichannel and virtual-selling tools and clienteling systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.
• Ability to regularly lift at least 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs, and to climb, bend, kneel, and manoeuvre around the sales floor and stockroom.

Skills

Experience

At least 2 years in a retail service environment in a management or floor leadership role; luxury, premium, or comparable retail experience preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 17 to USD 27.75 per hour.

Benefits

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

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