Tapestry Hiring for Assistant Store Leader at Lancaster, Pennsylvania Full Time

Job Title: Assistant Store Leader (Manager)

Primary Purpose:

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to…

Client & Service Expert:

• Development of business driving initiatives that build a repeat business or that attracts a new customer.
• Communicate and achieve store productivity targets including sales per hour, adt, upt, and capture rate.
• Ensure all associates and leadership complete the sales training program and develops strong product knowledge across all categories.
• Model and supervise the selling environment, provide consistent coaching on sales training process in order to ensure the highest level of customer service and sales.

Leadership Presence/Steward of Talent:

• Assist Store Manager with the achievement of financial success through improvement of measurable results that positively impact the store performance.
• Responsible for assuming the Store Manager role in manager’s absence.
• Lead by example with the achievement of personal sales goals.
• Educate team on sales plans, personal goals, measurable stats, is able to coach to these stats to ensure business in maximized.
• Ability to network in the community to ensure open positions are filled efficiently with little impact to the business.
• Conduct ongoing review and assessment of employee performance.

Building Brand Equity:

• Understand and able to communicate the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the sales team and customer.
• Ensure brand and operating standards are met to support brand consistency.
• Ensure visual merchandising directives are implemented and store presentation standards are achieved and maintained.
• Communicate merchandise sell-through, stock position, business trend information, product issues, customer feedback to Store Manager in order to increase customer service and sales.

Operational Excellence:

• Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers and securing facility.
• Assist Store Manager with maintaining payroll budget by managing schedule and making necessary adjustments when the business warrants.
• Monitor, maintain, and follow company policies and procedures with a focus on loss prevention to protect the company’s inventory and assets.
• Ability to accurately manage the processing of all POS transactions to maintain the integrity of the inventory

The accomplished individual will possess…

• Professional sales development and exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership qualities; the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and to our client base
• Ability to analyze selling reports, identify business trends and react quickly to the needs of the business
• Comfortable in making decisions and mediating conflict within a team-environment
• Proficient in windows-based software such as excel, word and outlook

An outstanding professional will have…

• Minimum 3 years management experience in a comparable retail environment
• College degree preferred
• Prior luxury goods experience preferred

Physical Requirements…

• Available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings and weekends
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Able to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds
• Comfortable climbing ladders

  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.

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  Job Title: Assistant Store Leader (Manager)

  Primary Purpose:

  The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to…

  Client & Service Expert:

• Development of business driving initiatives that build a repeat business or that attracts a new customer.
• Communicate and achieve store productivity targets including sales per hour, adt, upt, and capture rate.
• Ensure all associates and leadership complete the sales training program and develops strong product knowledge across all categories.
• Model and supervise the selling environment, provide consistent coaching on sales training process in order to ensure the highest level of customer service and sales.

• Leadership Presence/Steward of Talent:

• Assist Store Manager with the achievement of financial success through improvement of measurable results that positively impact the store performance.
• Responsible for assuming the Store Manager role in manager’s absence.
• Lead by example with the achievement of personal sales goals.
• Educate team on sales plans, personal goals, measurable stats, is able to coach to these stats to ensure business in maximized.
• Ability to network in the community to ensure open positions are filled efficiently with little impact to the business.
• Conduct ongoing review and assessment of employee performance.

• Building Brand Equity:

• Understand and able to communicate the kate spade new york brand aesthetic, brand philosophy and lifestyle to the sales team and customer.
• Ensure brand and operating standards are met to support brand consistency.
• Ensure visual merchandising directives are implemented and store presentation standards are achieved and maintained.
• Communicate merchandise sell-through, stock position, business trend information, product issues, customer feedback to Store Manager in order to increase customer service and sales.

• Operational Excellence:

• Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers and securing facility.
• Assist Store Manager with maintaining payroll budget by managing schedule and making necessary adjustments when the business warrants.
• Monitor, maintain, and follow company policies and procedures with a focus on loss prevention to protect the company’s inventory and assets.
• Ability to accurately manage the processing of all POS transactions to maintain the integrity of the inventory

• The accomplished individual will possess…

• Professional sales development and exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership qualities; the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and to our client base
• Ability to analyze selling reports, identify business trends and react quickly to the needs of the business
• Comfortable in making decisions and mediating conflict within a team-environment
• Proficient in windows-based software such as excel, word and outlook

• An outstanding professional will have…

• Minimum 3 years management experience in a comparable retail environment
• College degree preferred
• Prior luxury goods experience preferred

• Physical Requirements…

• Available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings and weekends
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Able to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds
• Comfortable climbing ladders