Tapestry Assistant Store Leader

About Tapestry

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand renowned for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories and home décor. The brand operates as part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of consumer fashion brands, and combines strong creative DNA with large-scale retail and omnichannel distribution.

Role & Responsibilities

• Partner with the Store Leader to maximize store productivity and profitability through leadership, coaching and operational discipline.
• Model and enforce Kate Spade service behaviours and selling standards; drive a high-energy, client-focused sales environment.
• Lead omni-channel and virtual selling initiatives including clienteling, client books, outreach, loyalty programs and live stream shopping.
• Recruit, onboard and develop diverse talent; set goals, review KPIs (traffic, conversion, UPT, AUR) and coach to results; act as Store Leader in their absence.
• Own store sales plans and forecasts; create and implement action plans to address business opportunities and sell-through trends.
• Execute visual merchandising directives to maintain brand standards and an impeccable store presentation.
• Manage day-to-day operations including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, schedules, payroll budgets, loss prevention and inventory accuracy.
• Capture and communicate customer data, feedback and market intelligence to corporate partners to optimize assortment and local strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of retail management experience in fashion, lifestyle or a comparable environment; combination of education and experience accepted.
• Proven ability to recruit, coach and manage teams; experience addressing underperformance and developing direct reports.
• Demonstrated competency analyzing selling reports, identifying trends and reacting quickly to business indicators.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills with the ability to drive results in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and peak retail periods; ability to lift 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally).

Skills

Experience

At least two years in retail management within fashion, accessories or lifestyle retail with hands-on experience in omni-channel selling, KPI management, recruiting and operational control (cash handling, inventory, loss prevention).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or degree preferred. A combination of education and relevant retail management experience will be considered.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 18.50 to USD 38.25 per hour.

Benefits

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity and maternity leave, Commuter benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a creative, optimistic and people-centred culture that values individuality and inclusion. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasizes development, diversity and an omni-channel approach to retailing, encouraging employees to be customer-focused, bold and collaborative.

About Cerulean

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