Supervisor I

Tapestry, Inc.; Farmington (CT); 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. is seeking a Supervisor to support store leadership in creating a high-energy sales environment. This role drives store productivity by building customer relationships and coaching the team while adhering to Kate Spade New York standards. You will lead by example, elevate service and selling behaviors, and participate in operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of retail management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This position offers flexible scheduling and a range of benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 2+ years of experience in a retail service environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive personal sales performance and lead the team to achieve sales targets.
• Build client relationships and ensure exceptional service experiences.
• Coach team on performance and support recruitment and training.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Social media literacy

Education

2+ years of experience in retail management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Supervisor Role Overview

The Supervisor supports store leadership by creating a customer‑first, high‑energy sales environment with exceptional floor supervision. The 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.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, role modeling, and ongoing training.
• 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).

Physical Demands

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

Benefits

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, and Tuition assistance.

Employment Equity Statement

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].