Kate Spade Retail Team Lead
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a globally recognised luxury lifestyle brand known for its vibrant, design-led aesthetic. As part of the broader Tapestry portfolio, the brand combines playful creativity with rigorous retail standards and a strong emphasis on client service and brand storytelling.
Kate Spade in New York seeks a Supervisor I to lead store sales, client experience and team performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day store operations to achieve sales targets and deliver exemplary client experiences.
- Coach, develop and schedule frontline sales associates; conduct performance feedback and on‑the‑floor training to elevate product knowledge and clienteling skills.
- Maintain visual merchandising and brand presentation standards across the sales floor and windows.
- Manage POS transactions, daily cash procedures, opening/closing routines and basic administrative tasks.
- Support inventory control, stock replenishment and loss-prevention practices; liaise with regional management on shrinkage and replenishment issues.
- Resolve client escalations with diplomacy and ensure follow-through on service recovery and retention initiatives.
- Collaborate with management on local marketing, events and clienteling campaigns to drive footfall and repeat business.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1–3 years of retail experience with at least some supervisory or lead responsibility, preferably in fashion or luxury retail.
- Proven ability to coach and motivate a sales team to meet commercial objectives.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-centric orientation.
- Good numeracy and basic administrative competence (sales reconciliation, scheduling).
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and peak retail periods.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–3 years of progressive retail experience with demonstrated supervisory responsibilities; prior exposure to fashion or premium brands preferred and experience achieving sales targets and running store shifts required.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; further study in retail management, fashion or business is advantageous.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, design-driven environment where upbeat brand energy and meticulous attention to client experience are paramount. Teams operate collaboratively with a focus on personal development, brand advocacy and delivering memorable retail moments.
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