Kate Spade Store Leader

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Kate Spade seeks a Store Leader in New York City to lead boutique operations, drive sales and deliver elevated client experiences.

Overview

Kate Spade is a globally recognised contemporary lifestyle brand known for its modern, playful aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label is part of Tapestry, Inc., and operates a network of boutiques and wholesale partners worldwide, blending design-led creativity with an elevated retail experience.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day store operations to deliver exemplary client experiences and achieve sales objectives.
  • Recruit, coach and develop a high-performing sales team through ongoing training, performance reviews and career development plans.
  • Drive sales performance by setting targets, monitoring KPIs and executing action plans to maximise conversion and average transaction value.
  • Own visual merchandising standards and store presentation to ensure alignment with brand directives and seasonal campaigns.
  • Manage inventory control, stock replenishment, receiving processes and shrink minimisation.
  • Prepare and analyse daily/weekly sales reports, forecasts and expense controls to protect store profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures including cash handling, loss prevention and health & safety requirements.
  • Plan and execute clienteling activities and events to cultivate loyal, high-value customers.

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in a retail environment with responsibility for hiring, developing and motivating staff.
  • Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets, ideally within premium or fashion retail.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience preparing basic P&L, managing expenses and interpreting sales metrics.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a service-oriented approach to client relationships.
  • Flexibility to work retail hours including evenings, weekends and peak trading periods; legal right to work in the hiring country.

Skills

Team leadership and staff development Clienteling and relationship management Visual merchandising and store presentation Inventory management and loss prevention Sales forecasting and KPI analysis POS systems and CRM platforms Microsoft Excel

Experience

Typically 3+ years of progressive retail management experience, with preference for candidates from premium, contemporary or luxury fashion brands who have led teams and delivered consistent sales growth.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in business, retail management, merchandising or a related field preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in New York City, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 38 open roles in New York City, including 10 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.748 active listings on Cerulean, 1172 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a design-forward, client-centric retail culture where creativity and attention to detail are prized. Employees operate in a collaborative environment that values polished service, merchandising excellence and opportunities for professional development within the broader Tapestry group.

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.