District Leader - Texas/South Texas/Gulf Coast

About the Role The District Leader leads all aspects of the Retail business for the district, overseeing customer service, clienteling, sales, team development, and operations across 11 Kate Spade stores (Outlet and Specialty locations). This role requires residence in Texas and partnership with the buying and marketing teams to provide market and competition insights. Responsibilities Customer Engagement Create and reinforce a proactive selling culture focused on building long‑term relationships through clienteling and customer shopping experience. Foster an environment where service and selling are top priorities through training, coaching, role‑modeling and personal customer involvement. Leadership Effectiveness Develop the team to deliver outstanding customer experiences across the district. Manage with integrity, honesty, fairness, and knowledge, promoting the culture, values, and vision of Kate Spade. Plan, identify, communicate, and delegate key responsibilities to Coach Store Leaders to ensure smooth operations. Review store environments and key business indicators with the Regional Manager to identify successes, problems, and opportunities for improvement, and provide coaching to District and Store Managers. Create retention and succession plans for the district. Act as a brand ambassador and actively promote the Kate Spade brand in the marketplace. Strategic Focus Communicate vision, strategy, and clear directions to the team. Create innovative strategies to achieve both short‑ and long‑term goals. Work with the Regional Director and cross‑functional partners to establish objectives that align with the vision. Make decisions that align with company priorities and values, welcoming partnerships and acting in the best interest of the company, employees, and customers. Brand and Fashion Awareness Stay current with market competition, industry, fashion trends, and customer shopping behaviors. Understand and communicate how Kate Spade products fit into current fashion trends. Keep up to date with Kate Spade’s advertising, editorial, PR, and other external resources (social media, blogs, magazines, etc.). Ensure Kate Spade employees are perceived as fashion advisors by communicating fashion awareness and trends. Business Development Develop and execute strategies to grow the business (sales, clienteling, customer engagement, talent acquisition, retention). Demonstrate strong business acumen and analytical skills; strategically forecast, plan, and budget to meet business needs. Work closely with District and Store Leaders to manage the budget while maximizing sales opportunities. Collaborate with business partners (Visual, Merchandising, Planning, HR, LP, Finance, Store Operations, etc.) to align strategies with overall objectives. Partner with the Buying team to provide input on customer and competitor trends, assortment, and planning strategy. Partner with Marketing to provide insight on customer mindset and competitor activities, and to make the North America strategy locally relevant. Partner with Store Environment to provide input on Visual Merchandise and design needs based on customer flows and shopping behaviors. Qualifications 10+ years management experience in a similar multi‑unit retail environment. 30% travel required. Proven ability to create strategies and deliver results. Strong communication and collaboration skills with Kate Spade senior leadership. Pro‑active problem solver who can assess issues and develop action steps. Ability to think broadly, consider multiple perspectives, and reach logical conclusions that serve Kate Spade. Track record of attracting exceptional talent to an organization. Base Pay Range $130,000.00 – $150,000.00 Benefits Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid paternity and maternity leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and tuition assistance. Equal‑Opportunity Employer Kate Spade is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications relating to the requirements of the position, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Tapestry, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, contact Tapestry People Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr FashionUnited