Kate Spade Store Manager
- Location
- Fort WorthTexasUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $30–44.75/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 30, 2026
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.
Store Manager at Kate Spade New York in Fort Worth, Texas. Lead retail operations, manage team performance, and drive omnichannel sales at Tanger Outlets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Model Kate Spade New York service behaviors and selling standards through real-time coaching to ensure premium client experiences
- Drive omnichannel and clienteling strategies by ensuring consistent CRM usage, proactive customer outreach, and achievement of KPIs including conversion, AOV, UPT, virtual appointments, ship-from-store, and BOPIS
- Recruit, onboard, train, and motivate a high-performing team that embodies Kate Spade New York brand values
- Set clear performance goals, provide ongoing coaching and performance management through regular check-ins and annual evaluations
- Take full ownership of store financial performance by forecasting, planning, and delivering against sales and productivity targets
- Analyze selling reports and business trends to identify opportunities and implement strategic action plans
- Ensure visual merchandising directives are executed consistently and store displays create compelling brand-right storytelling
- Oversee all operational procedures including opening/closing routines, cash handling, bank deposits, inventory processing, and facility security
- Manage staff scheduling and payroll within budget to maintain optimal sales floor coverage
- Protect inventory integrity through accurate processing of markdowns, transfers, damages, shipping, and receiving
- Ensure compliance with loss prevention, safety, and policy standards; lead regular store meetings for alignment
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners in visual merchandising, operations, HR, merchandising, and marketing to execute integrated strategies
Qualifications
- 3+ years of store leadership experience in retail or service environments; luxury or premium brand experience preferred
- Proven expertise in sales leadership, coaching, team development, and stakeholder management
- Strong communication skills, conflict mediation abilities, and time management capabilities
- Demonstrated proficiency in data-driven decision-making and financial analysis
- Ability to work flexibly in fast-paced retail environments, including nights, weekends, peak seasons, and high-traffic retail days
- Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom
Skills
Experience
3+ years of store leadership in retail or service environments, with preference for luxury or premium brand experience. A combination of relevant education and professional experience will be considered.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred but not mandatory given equivalent professional experience in retail leadership.
Workplace
This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 30 to USD 44.75 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and 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.
About Cerulean
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