kate spade new york
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kate spade new york . Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. The company designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Job Title: Store Leader (Manager) Primary Purpose
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to… Responsibilities
Development of business driving initiatives that build a repeat business or that attracts a new customer. Communicate and achieve store productivity targets including sales per hour, ADT, UPT, and capture rate. Ensure all associates and leadership complete the sales training program and develop strong product knowledge across all categories. Model and supervise the selling environment, provide consistent coaching on sales training process in order to ensure the highest level of customer service and sales. Leadership Presence / Steward Of Talent
Achieve financial success through improvement of measurable statistics that positively impact the store performance. Hire, train and motivate a qualified sales team that effectively represents and communicates the kate spade new york brand to our customers. Provide specific development for the assistant manager and supervisor by assigning accountabilities and training with consistent follow-up and feedback. Perform annual performance evaluations with quarterly review of employee goals. Network and create positive relationships in the community that result in business generation, awareness of the kate spade new york brand and builds a bench strength of qualified candidates to fill key open positions. Attend, on average, two annual company management meetings. Building Brand Equity
Understand and able to communicate the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the sales team and customer. Ensure visual merchandising directives are implemented efficiently as per direction and visual standards are maintained at all times. Analyze and react to business trends regarding assortment, communicating sell-through, stock levels, opportunities to increase sales. Communicate to District Leader customer feedback and quality issues in order to improve customer service and sales. Operational Excellence
Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers and securing facility. Conduct regular store meetings to ensure accurate and consistent communication with employees. Maintain payroll budget and weekly hours to ensure appropriate sales floor coverage by reviewing store schedule and adjusting as necessary to meet the needs of the business. Supervise operational responsibilities to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all markdowns, transfers, damages, shipping and receiving in order to maintain the integrity of the inventory. Oversee loss prevention policies and procedure to be 100% compliant. Qualifications / Attributes
Professional sales development and exceptional interpersonal skills. Strong leadership qualities and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and our client base. Ability to analyze selling reports, identify business trends and react quickly to the needs of the business. Comfortable in making decisions and mediating conflict within a team environment. Proficient in Windows-based software such as Excel, Word and Outlook. Education & Experience
Minimum 3 years management experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment. College degree preferred. Prior luxury goods experience preferred. Physical Requirements
Available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings and weekends. Standing for extended periods of time. Able to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds. Comfortable climbing ladders. Company Competencies
Courage: Provides direct and actionable feedback and addresses problems promptly. Creativity: Generates new and unique ideas and connects disparate notions. Customer Focus: Meets internal and external customer expectations and builds trust. Dealing with Ambiguity: Adapts to change and handles risk and uncertainty. Drive for Results: Consistently exceeds goals and delivers results. Interpersonal Savvy: Builds constructive relationships with tact and diplomacy. Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems and tries new solutions. People Manager Competencies
Strategic Agility: Sees ahead and develops credible strategies and plans. Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides development opportunities and builds a capable team. Building Effective Teams: Fosters open dialogue and a sense of belonging within the team. Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) – Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com. Job Type & Location
Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion
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Join to apply for the
Store Leader
role at
kate spade new york . Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. The company designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Job Title: Store Leader (Manager) Primary Purpose
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to… Responsibilities
Development of business driving initiatives that build a repeat business or that attracts a new customer. Communicate and achieve store productivity targets including sales per hour, ADT, UPT, and capture rate. Ensure all associates and leadership complete the sales training program and develop strong product knowledge across all categories. Model and supervise the selling environment, provide consistent coaching on sales training process in order to ensure the highest level of customer service and sales. Leadership Presence / Steward Of Talent
Achieve financial success through improvement of measurable statistics that positively impact the store performance. Hire, train and motivate a qualified sales team that effectively represents and communicates the kate spade new york brand to our customers. Provide specific development for the assistant manager and supervisor by assigning accountabilities and training with consistent follow-up and feedback. Perform annual performance evaluations with quarterly review of employee goals. Network and create positive relationships in the community that result in business generation, awareness of the kate spade new york brand and builds a bench strength of qualified candidates to fill key open positions. Attend, on average, two annual company management meetings. Building Brand Equity
Understand and able to communicate the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the sales team and customer. Ensure visual merchandising directives are implemented efficiently as per direction and visual standards are maintained at all times. Analyze and react to business trends regarding assortment, communicating sell-through, stock levels, opportunities to increase sales. Communicate to District Leader customer feedback and quality issues in order to improve customer service and sales. Operational Excellence
Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers and securing facility. Conduct regular store meetings to ensure accurate and consistent communication with employees. Maintain payroll budget and weekly hours to ensure appropriate sales floor coverage by reviewing store schedule and adjusting as necessary to meet the needs of the business. Supervise operational responsibilities to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all markdowns, transfers, damages, shipping and receiving in order to maintain the integrity of the inventory. Oversee loss prevention policies and procedure to be 100% compliant. Qualifications / Attributes
Professional sales development and exceptional interpersonal skills. Strong leadership qualities and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and our client base. Ability to analyze selling reports, identify business trends and react quickly to the needs of the business. Comfortable in making decisions and mediating conflict within a team environment. Proficient in Windows-based software such as Excel, Word and Outlook. Education & Experience
Minimum 3 years management experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment. College degree preferred. Prior luxury goods experience preferred. Physical Requirements
Available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings and weekends. Standing for extended periods of time. Able to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds. Comfortable climbing ladders. Company Competencies
Courage: Provides direct and actionable feedback and addresses problems promptly. Creativity: Generates new and unique ideas and connects disparate notions. Customer Focus: Meets internal and external customer expectations and builds trust. Dealing with Ambiguity: Adapts to change and handles risk and uncertainty. Drive for Results: Consistently exceeds goals and delivers results. Interpersonal Savvy: Builds constructive relationships with tact and diplomacy. Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems and tries new solutions. People Manager Competencies
Strategic Agility: Sees ahead and develops credible strategies and plans. Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides development opportunities and builds a capable team. Building Effective Teams: Fosters open dialogue and a sense of belonging within the team. Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) – Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com. Job Type & Location
Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion
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