Assistant Store Leader

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. • 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: • Assist SL with the achievement of financial success through improvement of measurable results that positively impact the store performance. 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. The accomplished individual will possess... • Minimum 3 years management experience in a comparable retail environment • College degree preferred • Prior luxury goods experience preferred • Professional sales development and exceptional interpersonal skills • Strong leadership qualities; the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and to 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 • Proficiency in windows-based software such as excel, word and outlook 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 Our Competencies for All Employees Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary. Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.