Kate Spade Team Supervisor — Retail

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Location
New YorkNew YorkUSA
Seniority
Supervisor
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is a globally recognised lifestyle and accessories brand known for its modern, playful aesthetic and premium handbags, ready-to-wear and accessories. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the brand combines contemporary design with rigorous retail standards and an emphasis on elevated customer experience.

Kate Spade — Store Supervisor in New York. Lead retail operations, coach sales team and deliver brand-standard client experiences.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve and exceed store sales KPIs and conversion targets through active coaching and performance management.
  • Own day-to-day store operations, including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, point-of-sale accuracy, and adherence to loss-prevention protocols.
  • Develop and maintain high standards of clienteling and customer service, ensuring personalized engagement with high-net-worth clients and repeat customers.
  • Implement brand visual merchandising and product presentation directives to optimize floor plan, displays and stock rotation.
  • Manage staff scheduling, training, onboarding of new hires, and conduct regular team briefings to communicate targets and initiatives.
  • Oversee inventory control, stock replenishment, receiving procedures and cycle counts to sustain product availability and reduce shrinkage.
  • Collaborate with district leadership on local marketing, events, and promotional execution to drive footfall and brand activation.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated supervisory experience in retail, preferably within fashion, accessories, or luxury segments.
  • Proven ability to lead, develop and retain high-performing sales teams with a customer-centric mindset.
  • Strong numeracy and organisational capability for managing sales metrics, schedules and inventory processes.
  • Flexibility to work retail hours including weekends, evenings and public holidays as required by store trading patterns.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and professional presentation consistent with brand standards.

Skills

Clienteling Visual merchandising Cash handling and POS reconciliation Team leadership and coaching Inventory control and stock management Sales performance analysis

Experience

Typically 2+ years of progressive retail experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role; prior exposure to premium or luxury retail environments strongly preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in retail management, business or fashion is advantageous.

Workplace

The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.

Culture

The workplace culture emphasises polished customer service, attention to detail and a collegial team environment that reflects the brand’s upbeat, design-led identity. Employees are expected to embody a premium client-first ethos while contributing to a dynamic retail setting under the broader Tapestry organisation.

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