Supervisor I

kate spade new york•Milpitas, CA

12d•$17 - $28

About The Position

The Supervisor supports store leadership by creating a customer-first, high-energy sales environment and providing 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. As a brand ambassador, the Supervisor sets the tone on the sales floor, leads by example, and elevates service, selling behaviors, and operational excellence. The Supervisor drives personal and team sales performance, builds client relationships through proactive outreach, and delivers exceptional in-store and after-sales experiences. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee development while fostering an inclusive and equitable culture. Responsibilities also include supervising store opening and closing procedures, handling cash and inventory operations, maintaining stockroom organization, supporting omni-channel and virtual selling, and growing customer loyalty through data capture.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a retail service environment in a management or floor leadership role; luxury, premium, or comparable retail experience is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented, proactive, and able to multitask and prioritize effectively.
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 and virtual selling tools and clienteling systems.
Strong English language proficiency (for EU).
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Luxury, premium, or comparable retail experience.

Responsibilities

Drive personal sales performance and lead the team to achieve sales and KPI targets; analyze metrics and apply best practices to improve results and efficiency.
Build client relationships through proactive outreach and Kate Spade service standards, delivering exceptional in-store and after-sales experiences and supporting repeat business and VIP retention.
Model Kate Spade service behaviors, including greeting customers, creating conversations, and discovering their needs.
Coach team members on goals and performance; support recruitment, onboarding, role modeling, and ongoing training and development.
Provide store leadership with feedback on individual performance and development needs, and advocate for the team.
Foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture that empowers teams to thrive authentically.
Perform and supervise opening and closing procedures, including cash handling, bank deposits, register operations, and securing the facility.
Process POS transactions and inventory functions—including transfers, receiving, shipments, repairs, and damages—to maintain inventory integrity.
Maintain an organized stockroom and direct timely replenishment to support sales-floor availability.
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.
Work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.
Lift at least 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally; climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.