- Location
- Ellesmere Port England UK
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Compensation
- £30,000–35,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- 24, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a vibrant American luxury lifestyle brand known for its spirited New York sensibility, joyful color, and polished modern femininity. Founded in 1993, the house has grown from an iconic handbag label into a global name spanning accessories, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home, and lifestyle. As an employer, Kate Spade offers a creative and collaborative environment where individuality, optimism, and thoughtful design are central to the culture. Part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand provides opportunities across retail, merchandising, design, digital, marketing, and corporate functions, inviting talent to contribute to a distinctive vision that celebrates wit, elegance, and everyday sophistication.
The Assistant Store Leader partners with the Store Leader to drive productivity and profitability through client-focused selling, team leadership, business planning, visual standards, and operational excellence. The role is full-time, with a £30,000–£35,000 full-time-equivalent annual base pay range; part-time pay is prorated to contracted hours, and actual compensation depends on objective, job-related criteria.
Role & Responsibilities
- Partner with the Store Leader to maximize store productivity and profitability through leadership, coaching, and operational excellence.
- Model Kate Spade Service behaviors and selling standards, and lead a high-energy, client-focused environment.
- Drive omni-channel and virtual selling; ensure clienteling through client books, outreach, and loyalty programs.
- Empower the team to personalize experiences and resolve customer issues effectively.
- Lead customer data capture to support marketing and repeat business.
- Recruit, onboard, and develop diverse talent; provide coaching and manage underperformance.
- Set clear goals, review KPIs (traffic, conversion, UPT, AUR), and coach to results.
- Act as Store Leader in their absence and foster an inclusive, motivating culture.
- Build community networks to support recruiting and brand awareness.
- Own store sales plans and forecasts; create action plans to address business opportunities.
- Inspire the team to exceed performance standards across all selling channels.
- Partner with corporate teams to analyze market data and optimize strategies.
- Champion Kate Spade’s aesthetic and philosophy; maintain brand and operating standards.
- Execute visual directives and ensure an impeccable store environment.
- Communicate sell-through, stock trends, and customer feedback to improve results.
- Oversee opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and facility security.
- Manage schedules and payroll budgets; adjust staffing to business needs.
- Ensure compliance with policies, safety, and loss prevention standards.
- Support inventory management, cycle counts, and shipment accuracy.
- Manage live-stream shopping sessions and leverage social media trends to drive engagement.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of retail management experience in fashion, lifestyle, or a comparable environment; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with retail systems.
- Ability to analyze selling reports, identify trends, and react quickly.
- Strong English language proficiency.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years of retail management experience in fashion, lifestyle, or a comparable environment.
Education
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Ellesmere Port, England, UK, with easy access to Liverpool.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from GBP 30,000 to GBP 35,000 per annum.
Benefits
Inclusive, innovative, and fun working environment; internal mobility and career progression; one paid volunteering day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects; learning and development opportunities through the Ambassador Programme; regular social events; equity, inclusion, and diversity initiatives, including employee resource groups and regional inclusion councils; employee discount; incentive programme.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a workplace culture rooted in optimism, creativity, and a distinctive sense of playful sophistication. As an employer, it encourages collaboration, individuality, and an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to bring joyful, customer-focused storytelling to every aspect of the brand experience.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Kate Spade, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Assistant Store Manager», «Deputy Store Manager», «Assistant Retail Manager», «Assistant Boutique Manager», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.