Sr Manager, Merchandising (Jewelry)

kate spade new york•New York, NY

1d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 décor, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
7+ years of merchandising experience, preferably within contemporary fashion, accessories, jewelry, luxury, or lifestyle brands.
Demonstrated success owning and growing a product category.
Strong understanding of retail math & assortment planning.
Proven ability to translate trend insights into commercially successful product strategies.
Exceptional analytical, presentation, and storytelling skills.
Experience partnering with Design, Product Development, Planning, and Marketing
Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing teams.
Passion for fashion, accessories, consumer trends, and the Kate Spade brand.
Proficient in Microsoft office: Excel & PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Own the Jewelry category strategy across channels, developing seasonal and long-term plans to drive revenue, profitability, and market share.
Identify growth opportunities across core, gifting, fashion, and trend-driven businesses through customer insights, competitive analysis, and market trends.
Conduct regular business analysis and recommend strategies & actions to improve category performance.
Lead assortment creation and seasonal line planning, ensuring a balanced offering of core programs, newness, and trend-right product to attract a new and young consumer.
Analyze global sales, feedback, consumer insights, market trends & data to aid in the development process
Partner with Design and Product Development from concept through launch to deliver commercially successful collections that are in line with our margin targets.
Establish assortment architecture & pricing strategies across all channels
Collaborate with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Retail, and Ecommerce teams to create compelling product stories and customer experiences.
Serve as the category expert, influencing cross-functional and regional partners through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
Lead development milestone meetings and category presentations
Calendar partnering with cross functional teams & managing adherence to deadlines
Lead, coach, and develop a direct report while fostering a collaborative, results-oriented culture.