Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, KateSpade New York has always stood for optimistic femininity. Today, the brandis a global life and style house with handbags, ready-towear, jewelry,footwear, gifts, home decor and more. Polished ease, thoughtful detailsand a modern, sophisticated use of color-Kate Spade New York's foundingprinciples define a unique style synonymous with joy. Kate Spade New York ispart of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands powered byoptimism, innovation, and inclusivity.Job Title: Assistant Store Leader, SpecialtyPrimary Purpose:

　　The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to...

　　Client & Service Expert:* Clientele development through coaching team on proactive client outreach,and building and maintaining relationships with new clients.* Partner with SL to develop business driving initiatives that build a repeatbusiness or attract a new customer to the store.* Ensure each associate is actively utilizing their client book in order togenerate increased sales through monthly client book reviews and evaluation oftheir outreach.* Ensure team is compliant with all clientele standards and thank you noteprogram.* Ensure all associates complete the sales training program.* Model and supervise the selling environment, provide consistent coachingon sales training process in order to ensure the highest level of customerservice and sales.

　　Leadership Presence/Steward of Talent:* Assist SL with the achievement of financial success through improvement ofmeasurable results that positively impact the store performance.* Responsible for assuming the SL role in manager's absence.* Lead by example with the achievement of personal sales goals.* Educate team on sales plans, personal goals, measurable stats, is ableto coach to these stats to ensure business in maximized.* Ability to network in the community to ensure open positions are filledefficiently with little impact to the business.* Conduct ongoing review and assessment of employee performance.

　　Building Brand Equity:* Understand and able to communicate the kate spade new york brandaesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the sales team and customer.* Ensure brand and operating standards are met to support brand consistency.* Ensure visual merchandising directives are implemented and storepresentation standards are achieved and maintained.* Communicate merchandise sell-through, stock position, business trendinformation, product issues, customer feedback to SL in order to increasecustomer service and sales.

　　Operational Excellence:* Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures includingcounting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closingregisters and securing facility.* Assist SL with maintaining payroll budget by managing schedule and makingnecessary adjustments when the business warrants.* Monitor, maintain, and follow company policies and procedures with afocus on loss prevention to protect the company's inventory and assets. *Ability to accurately manage the processing of all POS transactions tomaintain the integrity of the inventory.

　　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 withall levels within the organization and to our client base* Ability to analyze selling reports, identify business trends and reactquickly to the needs of the business* Comfortable in making decisions and mediating conflict within ateam-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* Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; isconstantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-lineoriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.* Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirementsof internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information anduses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers inmind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers andgains their trust and respect.* Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makesconnections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as originaland value-added in brainstorming settings.* Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down,and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriaterapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacyand tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.* Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when... For full info followapplication link.

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