Assistant Store Leader

Overview

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary items for everyday life—handbags, ready‑to‑wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more.

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio—a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible and to fostering innovation, optimism, and inclusivity.

Assistant Store Leader (Manager)

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to support store performance and drive customer‑centered results.

Develop business‑driving initiatives that build repeat business or attract new customers, communicate and achieve store productivity targets (sales per hour, ADT, UPT, capture rate), ensure all associates complete the sales training program, and provide coaching to uphold the highest level of customer service and sales.

Assume the Store Manager role in their absence, lead by example with personal sales goals, educate the team on sales plans and performance metrics, conduct ongoing employee performance reviews, and network within the community to fill open positions efficiently.

Communicate the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to the sales team and customers; ensure brand and operating standards are met; implement visual merchandising directives; and report merchandise sell‑through, stock position, and customer feedback to the Store Manager.

Supervise store opening and closing procedures, manage payroll budget, monitor policies and procedures (loss prevention), and accurately process all POS transactions.

• Professional sales development and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership qualities and effective communication across all organizational levels.
• Analytical ability to review selling reports, identify trends, and react quickly to business needs.
• Decision‑making and conflict mediation skills in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Windows‑based software (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Minimum 3 years of management experience in a comparable retail environment.
• College degree preferred.
• Prior luxury goods experience preferred.

• Available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift boxes up to 40 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing ladders.

• Courage:
  Provides direct, actionable feedback and addresses people problems promptly.
• Creativity:
  Generates innovative ideas and connects unrelated concepts.
• Customer Focus:
  Meets customer expectations, gains trust, and maintains effective relationships.
• Dealing with Ambiguity:
  Adapts comfortably to change, makes decisions without full information, and handles uncertainty.
• Drive for Results:
  Consistently exceeds goals and remains bottom‑line oriented.
• Interpersonal Savvy:
  Builds rapport with all levels, uses diplomacy, and diffuses tension.
• Learning on the Fly:
  Quickly learns new problems, experiments, and finds solutions.

• Strategic Agility:
  Anticipates future consequences, paints credible visions, and creates competitive strategies.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others:
  Provides challenging tasks, conducts development discussions, and builds a people‑builder culture.
• Building Effective Teams:
  Fosters open dialogue, encourages mutual responsibility, and creates a sense of belonging.

Kate Spade is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis.

Tapestry, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, contact Tapestry People Services at 1‑855‑566‑9264 or e

BASE PAY RANGE: $18.50 to $31.50

• Tapestry will comply with minimum wage requirements and applicable pay laws based on city, county, and state regulations.

Our company offers health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off for wellness needs and vacations.

Eligible employees may receive discounts on certain products and incentive compensation.