MBA Intern, Strategy

Tapestry (Coach/Kate Spade); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts

Sample sales

Meal stipend

Intern events

Job summary

Tapestry MBA Strategy Intern role in New York City offers hands-on experience across the Strategy & Insights team to develop and execute a global, multi-year plan for Coach, Kate Spade, and the Tapestry group.

The internship runs Summer 2027 (June 1 – August 6, 2027) with a hybrid work structure (in-office Tue-Thu). Compensation is $30/hour for a 10-week program in NYC.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed an MBA degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or related roles.
• Experience within retail, apparel, DTC brands, or ecommerce preferred.
• Global mindset and experience supporting a global business preferred.
• Consumer mindset: link market intelligence and consumer trends to strategy.

Responsibilities

• The MBA Strategy Intern will work with the Strategy & Insights team to develop and support the execution of a global, multi-year strategy across the group.
• Own a strategic project at either the corporate strategy or brand strategy level (e.g., market research, competitor research, public filings analysis, internal and external data analysis, consumer insights).
• Collaborate with brands' finance, marketing, merchandising, and commercial teams; assist transversal efforts across these areas.
• Support long-range and annual planning in partnership with Finance teams at corporate and brand levels.
• Assist in leadership meetings and workshops for Tapestry executives and brand leadership teams; help implement strategic initiatives.

Education

Pursuing or recently completed MBA degree or equivalent

Job description

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what's possible.

At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands - Coach and Kate Spade New York - was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We're always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Our 10-week Summer 2027 Internship Program gives undergraduate students, master's students, and recent graduates the opportunity to develop critical skills and gain hands‑on experience across our house of modern luxury lifestyle brands. Internship opportunities will be available at Coach, kate spade, and within Tapestry Functional Groups.

Program Dates: June 1, 2027 - August 6, 2027

Location: New York City, Hudson Yards

Work Structure: Hybrid, Tuesday-Thursday in office

Compensation: $30/hour

Benefits & Perks: Product discounts, sample sales, meal stipend, and intern educational and social events.

Job Title: Tapestry MBA Strategy Intern

Primary Purpose: The Tapestry Strategy MBA Intern will work in close partnership with members across the Tapestry Global Strategy & Insights team to assist in developing and supporting the execution of a global, multi-year strategy across the group.

The intern will own a strategic project at either the corporate strategy or brand strategy level (e.g., tracking competitors' quarterly earnings, analyzing store footprint and conversion, forecasting product category growth, sourcing consumer insights, studying handbag market trends, conducting brand health tracking). Individuals in the role may be expected to partner with individual brands' finance, marketing, merchandising, and commercial teams. They may also be expected to assist in ongoing transversal efforts across these areas.

This intern will embrace a consumer focused and data-driven approach and ensure that these insights serve as the foundation for key strategic decisions. Additionally, the intern will be aware of top market trends and competitive insights.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in strategy to…

• Work alongside the Strategy & Consumer Insights team as well as cross-functional partners such as our data and analytics group, finance team, and/or omni-channel teams as they identify strategic advantages and opportunities for growth
• Own a strategic initiative / project over the summer at either the Tapestry/Corporate level or brand specific level
• This strategic initiative to potentially include market research, competitor research, public company filings analysis, internal and external data analysis, consumer insights analysis, consumer trend research, and brand strategy
• Outside of individual strategic initiative / project, with guidance and support from broader team, potential to:
• Support the long-range and annual planning processes in partnership with Finance teams at both the Tapestry corporate and brand level
• Support key leadership meetings and workshops for Tapestry executives and brand leadership teams
• Support implementation and execution of key strategic initiatives for the brand(s)

The accomplished individual will possess…

• Pursuing or recently completed an MBA degree or equivalent
• Overall Experience : 2+ years of experience; a combination of education and experience in areas such as corporate strategy, management consulting, or operating roles (within and outside of the retail sector) will be considered
• Multi-Industry Expertise : Experience within retail, apparel, DTC brands, or ecommerce preferred
• Global Focus : Should demonstrate a global mindset & expertise; prior experience supporting a global business preferred

An outstanding professional will possess…

• Consumer Mindset : Seamlessly link market intelligence and consumer trends and preferences, ensuring the Tapestry brand strategies reflects a consum

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.