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Lead Supervisor II

Tapestry · Oakbrook, IL · $17.00–$27.75 an hour · Part time

Posted Apr 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you coached an associate who wasn't hitting goals.

What they are checking: Whether they coach with specific behaviors and follow-up instead of just repeating the target.

How do you create an inclusive culture on a retail team with different backgrounds and personalities?

What they are checking: Whether they make everyone feel valued and treated fairly, which the posting names as a leadership duty.

Tell me about a time you turned around a slow sales day.

What they are checking: Ability to energize a team and change tactics in real time to hit sales targets.

What does a growth mindset look like in how you develop yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they actively seek feedback and learning rather than just saying they are open to it.

How would you explain Coach's values to a new team member?

What they are checking: Whether they understand and can model the brand values they are expected to represent.

What would you do

How do you keep a strong leadership presence on the floor while also handling operational tasks?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize floor leadership and client experience instead of hiding in the back with tasks.

Two associates are in a conflict that's affecting the team. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Ability to build trust and fairness by addressing conflict directly and neutrally.

The company launches a new initiative you think won't work well in your store. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they implement company initiatives fully while sharing feedback through the right channels.

A top-selling associate is cutting corners on service standards. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold high performers to standards instead of excusing behavior because of sales numbers.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd read a day's sales data and decide what to change on the floor.

What they are checking: Ability to analyze sales trends and turn them into specific coaching or floor changes.

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The full job description

As published by Tapestry.

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Brand Ambassador: • Maintains strong leadership presence on the sales floor to achieve sales targets and deliver an exceptional customer experience • Serves as a Brand Ambassador embodying of Coach values and increasing brand awareness • Leads implementation of Company initiatives and support full operation of the business • Maintain a growth mindset for business and personal development initiatives Create Winning Teams/Drive results: • Establishes trust, maintains integrity, and supports an environment of collaboration within store and throughout the organization to promote a fair, positive experience, and an inclusive culture amongst the team • Monitor and analyze sales data, identify trends, and make recommendations to enhance store performance and implement individualized team development to increase overall customer experience • Exemplifies strong business acumen and executes forward-planned strategies to achieve leaderships initiatives surrounding store goals / KPIs • Supports the store with recruiting, interviewing, performance evaluation, high-level training as needed • Provides necessary feedback and guidance geared to improve individual performance on all levels; holds team accountable for achieving individual and business goals • Adheres to and enforces team compliance of Company policies and procedures in addition to store operational procedures Customer Focused (internal and external): • Assists in executing innovative strategies for exceptional customer experiences for both internal and external partners • Create a customer-centric Culture that prioritizes customer satisfaction and mentor team on clienteling strategy to build long-term customer relationships to meet business goals • Provides HR and conflict resolution support to team and in district in absence of leadership team • Champions the company resources to support a healthy work environment for internals customer Qualifications & Requirements: • 1+ years of equivalent experience in Managing Competitive Retail Space at the Lead Supervisor level • Can bend, reach, stretch as well as lift, carry and move at least 25 pounds and, at times, lift and carry product, cartons, props or fixtures up to 50 pounds Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs, occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom. Our Competencies for All Employees Courage : Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary. Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings. Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably. Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything. Our Competencies for All People Managers Strategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans. Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder. Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team. Coach. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com Visit Tapestry, Inc . Base Pay Range $17.00-$27.75 Tapestry will comply with minimum wage requirements and any other applicable pay laws based on city, county, and state regulations. Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.

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