Assistant Store Leader

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. We are looking for an exceptional Assistant Store Leader that leads by example, sets the tone on the sales floor, and provides feedback to the store team that will result in exceeding Kate Spade Service standards. PROFILE The successful individual will leverage their proficiency to: Take ownership and accountability for store and support the Store Leader; Show leadership through role modeling Kate Spade Service behaviors and Kate Spade selling standards; Demonstrate empowerment to solve customer problems and meet customers’ needs; Inspire team to meet and exceed performance standards; Acts as advocate for the team, able to motivate others to achieve results; Communicates effectively with store leader, peers, supervisors, and corporate partners; Assists in developing plans to address key business issues, and utilizes plans to impact business and achieve desired results; Able to influence others to gain support to achieve goals and complete projects; Demonstrates effective time management skills. 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. Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.