Kate Spade Team Supervisor
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand renowned for its modern, design-led handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label is part of Tapestry, Inc., a multi-brand luxury apparel and accessories group, and offers an environment that blends creative brand heritage with the operational rigour of a major global retail business.
Kate Spade in New York, NY seeks a Store Supervisor to lead store operations, coach teams and drive sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, cash handling and visual merchandising to maintain brand standards.
- Coach, mentor and schedule sales associates to maximise performance and deliver exceptional client experiences.
- Drive store sales and key performance indicators through cascading goals, performance tracking and targeted selling.
- Deliver high standards of clienteling and complaint resolution, ensuring long-term customer loyalty.
- Oversee inventory accuracy, stock replenishment and loss-prevention procedures in collaboration with store management.
- Support execution of product launches, promotional initiatives and seasonal floor sets.
- Prepare and review basic store reports, sales summaries and assist manager with payroll and labour optimisation.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, health & safety regulations and brand visual guidelines.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience in retail, preferably within premium or luxury fashion.
- Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets and develop team selling capabilities.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a client-first mindset.
- Flexible availability including weekends and holidays; ability to work retail hours.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 2+ years of supervisory or senior sales experience in retail, with prior exposure to luxury or premium brand environments preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in business, retail management or fashion is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, design-forward culture that values stylish yet approachable products and strong customer relationships. As part of Tapestry, the brand combines entrepreneurial retail execution with structured development pathways and cross-brand opportunities within a larger luxury portfolio.
About Cerulean
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