Supervisor I

Tapestry, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,095; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Paternity and Maternity leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tapestry, Inc. seeks a Supervisor for Kate Spade New York store in Charleston, SC. The role involves supporting store leadership to cultivate a customer-first environment, coaching teams to meet sales targets, and overseeing operational excellence in a vibrant retail setting.

Candidates should have at least two years in a retail service management role and strong communication skills. The position offers a flexible schedule and numerous benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Experience in luxury/premium retail preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Support store leadership by creating a customer-first sales environment.
• Drive personal sales and lead team to achieve KPI targets.
• Coach team on performance and recruitment.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive and detail-oriented

Ability to multi-task

Retail management experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

2+ years in retail service management

Job description

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 things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home decor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible.

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.

The Supervisor supports store leadership by creating a customer-first, high-energy sales environment with exceptional floor supervision. This role drives store productivity and profitability through team building, coaching, goal setting, client development, and adherence to Kate Spade New York standards. Acting as a brand ambassador, the Supervisor sets the tone on the sales floor, leads by example, and consistently elevates service, selling behaviors, and operational excellence.

Sales & KPIs

• Drive personal sales performance while leading the team to achieve sales and KPI targets; analyze metrics and implement best practices to improve results and efficiency.

Client & Service Excellence

• Build client relationships through proactive outreach and Kate Spade service standards; ensure exceptional in-store and after-sales experiences; lead proactive outreach to drive repeat business and VIP retention.
• Model Kate Spade service behaviors ('host of the party' - meet, greet, create conversations), setting the scene for strong relationships and needs discovery.

Leadership & People Development

• Coach team on goals and performance; support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing development.
• Provide feedback to store leadership on individual performance and development needs; act as an advocate for the team.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture that empowers teams to thrive authentically.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Perform and supervise opening/closing procedures: cash handling, bank deposits, register operations, and securing the facility (key-holding responsibilities).
• Accurately process POS transactions and inventory functions (transfers, receiving, shipments, repairs, damages) to maintain inventory integrity.
• Keep an organized stockroom; direct timely replenishment to ensure availability on the sales floor.

Omni-Channel, Digital & Data

• Drive omni-channel and virtual selling initiatives, including live-stream shopping.
• Promote brand-safe social media engagement and awareness of trends.
• Lead customer data capture to grow loyalty and repeat purchases.

Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented, proactive, and able to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• 2+ years of experience in a retail service environment in a management or floor leadership role (luxury/premium or comparable retail preferred). A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff and confidently navigate the sales floor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Social media literacy and understanding of platform trends.
• Comfort with omni-channel/virtual selling tools and clienteling systems.
• Strong English language proficiency. (for EU)

Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs—including nights, weekends, peak busy season, and high-traffic retail days (including, but not limited to, public holidays).

Note: This document serves only as a sample of job duties and responsibilities and does not include an exhaustive list of all performance requirements.

Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs, occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom.

Base Pay Range

$16.00–$24.75

Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. For a complete list of U.S. Corporate Compensation & Benefits, please click here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1‑855‑566‑9264 or [e-mail].

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