Kate Spade Store Supervisor
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle brand celebrated for its playful, colorful approach to handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the label combines aspirational design with global retail operations and a strong emphasis on customer experience and brand storytelling.
Kate Spade — Store Supervisor in New York, NY. Lead retail operations, coach the sales team and deliver exceptional client experiences for the brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead daily store operations to ensure an exemplary client experience and adherence to brand standards.
- Coach, develop and schedule sales associates to maximize individual and team performance against KPIs.
- Drive sales through proactive clienteling, visual merchandising and promotional execution.
- Manage inventory, perform cycle counts and enforce loss-prevention procedures.
- Execute opening and closing procedures, cash handling and secure POS transactions.
- Prepare routine sales and operational reports, and communicate insights to store management and district leadership.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and performance management activities for store staff.
Qualifications
- Proven supervisory experience in retail, preferably within luxury, premium or contemporary fashion.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop sales teams to achieve sales targets and KPIs.
- Strong clienteling and customer service orientation with a track record of growing client relationships.
- Sound knowledge of visual merchandising standards and ability to execute brand presentation.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holiday periods.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2+ years of retail supervisory or first-line management experience; experience in luxury or fashion retail is strongly preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in business, fashion merchandising or related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, client-focused retail culture where attention to design detail and uplifting customer interactions are central. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, professional development and dedication to brand aesthetics across global stores.
About Cerulean
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