- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Kate Spade New York is seeking a Wholesale Assistant to support North America and International Wholesale operations across leather goods, footwear, jewelry and ready-to-wear. The role covers sales reporting, market-week preparation, ecommerce content, purchase orders and partner communications, with at least three days per week in the office.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the North America and International Wholesale Teams with daily and long-term operating functions across leather goods, footwear, jewelry and ready-to-wear.
- Update weekly selling reports using external retail portals across all categories.
- Support ad hoc data aggregation and reporting, including Available to Sell reports.
- Support quarterly market weeks by creating line sheets, order templates and related market documents; assisting with order uploads through NuOrder and Joor; maintaining showroom standards; and supporting in-person appointments by taking notes and setting up showroom presentations.
- Manage ecommerce copy and product detail page (PDP) imagery for wholesale and international partners.
- Assist the sales team with coordinating and preparing project decks.
- Proactively support external client communications through weekly and daily emails and calls.
- Review new purchase order transmissions and maintain their accuracy in the order file.
- Monitor ecommerce websites to confirm when new products go live.
- Maintain and manage the biweekly drop-ship tracker to indicate whether new styles are live on ecommerce websites.
- Assist the sales team with purchase order uploads for international accounts.
- Communicate confidently with internal and external partners to support sales functions.
- Be in the office at least three days per week.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience in a retail, field or wholesale sales environment.
- Previous experience or exposure to merchandising or visual merchandising.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Office platforms, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel; must be able to execute V-lookups and create Pivot Tables.
- Exposure to NuOrder, Joor or retailer portals.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills across multiple projects.
- Ability to apply both analytical and creative thinking.
- Self-starter attitude and willingness to take on new projects or challenges.
- Sense of urgency and attention to detail.
- Polished verbal and written communication skills.
- Interest in learning more about the wholesale industry.
- Familiarity with retail math.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year in a retail, field or wholesale sales environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
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Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k); paid paternity and maternity leave; commuter benefits; disability insurance; tuition assistance.
Culture
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
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
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