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Assistant Store Leader
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Kate Spade New York .
Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always stood for optimistic femininity. Today, the brand is a global life and style house with handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, gifts, home décor, and more. Polished ease, thoughtful details, and a modern, sophisticated use of color—Kate Spade New York’s founding principles define a unique style synonymous with joy. Under the vision of creative director Nicola Glass, the brand continues to celebrate confident women with a youthful spirit.
Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity.
Job Title: Assistant Store Leader (Manager)
Primary Purpose:
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to…
Client & Service Expert
Development of business driving initiatives that build a repeat business or attract 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 to ensure the highest level of customer service and sales.
Leadership Presence / Steward Of Talent
Assist Store Manager with the achievement of financial success through improvement of measurable results that positively impact store performance.
Responsible for assuming the Store Manager role in manager’s absence.
Lead by example with the achievement of personal sales goals.
Educate team on sales plans, personal goals, measurable stats, and coach to these stats to maximize business.
Network in the community to ensure open positions are filled efficiently with minimal impact to the business.
Conduct ongoing review and assessment of employee performance.
Building Brand Equity
Understand and communicate the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to the sales team and customers.
Ensure brand and operating standards are met to support brand consistency.
Implement visual merchandising directives and maintain store presentation standards.
Communicate merchandise sell‑through, stock position, business trend information, product issues, and customer feedback to Store Manager to increase 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 the facility.
Assist Store Manager with maintaining payroll budget by managing schedule and making necessary adjustments when business warrants.
Monitor, maintain, and follow company policies and procedures with a focus on loss prevention to protect inventory and assets.
Accurately manage the processing of all POS transactions to maintain inventory integrity.
Qualifications
Professional sales development and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership qualities; ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and client base.
Ability to analyze selling reports, identify business trends, and react quickly to business needs.
Comfortable in making decisions and mediating conflict within a team environment.
Proficient in Windows‑based software such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Minimum 3 years management experience in a comparable retail environment.
College degree preferred.
Physical Requirements
Prior luxury goods experience preferred.
Available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Able to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds.
Comfortable climbing ladders.
Competencies
Drive for Results
Customer Focus
Creativity
Interpersonal Savvy
Learning on the Fly
Perseverance
Dealing with Ambiguity
Additional Competencies for People Managers
Strategic Agility
Building Effective Teams
Managerial Courage
Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position. 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.
Visit Kate Spade at
www.katespade.com .
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Assistant Store Leader
role at
Kate Spade New York .
Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always stood for optimistic femininity. Today, the brand is a global life and style house with handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, gifts, home décor, and more. Polished ease, thoughtful details, and a modern, sophisticated use of color—Kate Spade New York’s founding principles define a unique style synonymous with joy. Under the vision of creative director Nicola Glass, the brand continues to celebrate confident women with a youthful spirit.
Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity.
Job Title: Assistant Store Leader (Manager)
Primary Purpose:
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to…
Client & Service Expert
Development of business driving initiatives that build a repeat business or attract 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 to ensure the highest level of customer service and sales.
Leadership Presence / Steward Of Talent
Assist Store Manager with the achievement of financial success through improvement of measurable results that positively impact store performance.
Responsible for assuming the Store Manager role in manager’s absence.
Lead by example with the achievement of personal sales goals.
Educate team on sales plans, personal goals, measurable stats, and coach to these stats to maximize business.
Network in the community to ensure open positions are filled efficiently with minimal impact to the business.
Conduct ongoing review and assessment of employee performance.
Building Brand Equity
Understand and communicate the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to the sales team and customers.
Ensure brand and operating standards are met to support brand consistency.
Implement visual merchandising directives and maintain store presentation standards.
Communicate merchandise sell‑through, stock position, business trend information, product issues, and customer feedback to Store Manager to increase 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 the facility.
Assist Store Manager with maintaining payroll budget by managing schedule and making necessary adjustments when business warrants.
Monitor, maintain, and follow company policies and procedures with a focus on loss prevention to protect inventory and assets.
Accurately manage the processing of all POS transactions to maintain inventory integrity.
Qualifications
Professional sales development and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership qualities; ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and client base.
Ability to analyze selling reports, identify business trends, and react quickly to business needs.
Comfortable in making decisions and mediating conflict within a team environment.
Proficient in Windows‑based software such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Minimum 3 years management experience in a comparable retail environment.
College degree preferred.
Physical Requirements
Prior luxury goods experience preferred.
Available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Able to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds.
Comfortable climbing ladders.
Competencies
Drive for Results
Customer Focus
Creativity
Interpersonal Savvy
Learning on the Fly
Perseverance
Dealing with Ambiguity
Additional Competencies for People Managers
Strategic Agility
Building Effective Teams
Managerial Courage
Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position. 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.
Visit Kate Spade at
www.katespade.com .
#J-18808-Ljbffr