Chanel, Inc

Group Director, Top Client Development - Northeast

Chanel, Inc$138K — $173K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in luxury retail or client development with a strong track record of driving client engagement.
  • Deep understanding of the Northeast luxury market with established relationships in key cities.
  • Proven leadership ability to influence teams and manage projects effectively.
  • Advanced analytical skills, proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, capable of translating data into strategic proposals.
  • Experience with department stores and a strong grasp of boutique-client dynamics.

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead assessment of client engagement opportunities in the Northeast region.
  • Serve as the key advocate for boutique needs and initiatives across major cities.
  • Commit significant time collaborating with boutique teams to enhance client relationships.
  • Align local client development activities with the US market's strategic goals.
  • Lead execution of client events and enhance engagement strategies across markets.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement among teams.

Benefits

  • Dedicated paid time off for Wellbeing Days and a Wellbeing fund.
  • Family support benefits including parental leave and fertility assistance.
  • Generous time off policies including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days.
  • 401K options and additional incentive plans.
  • Comprehensive healthcare offerings including virtual care and flexible spending accounts.
Full Job Description

Group Director, Top Client Development- Northeast

About the role:

Are you ready to shape the future of Chanel's top client experience across the Northeast? CHANEL is seeking a Director, VIC & Client Development strategy to lead, innovate, and elevate our client engagement programs across all boutiques and key markets in the Northeast, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Detroit. Based in NYC, you will spend significant time in-boutique, partnering with boutique teams and Client Development Managers to service and support our Top Clients. As a strategic leader, you will drive and align local initiatives with the broader market vision, working closely with both regional teams and the home office. Your mission: to turn market insights and client relationships into high-impact, tailored strategies that set the standard for luxury service.

What impact you can create at CHANEL

  • Spearhead the assessment of opportunities and risks related to VIC client activity and engagement across the Northeast, developing creative, market-specific strategies and solutions.

  • Serve as the primary advocate for boutique needs and client development initiatives in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Detroit, ensuring the unique characteristics of each market inform your approach.

  • Dedicatesignificant timein-boutique, collaborating directly with Client Development Managers to service and build relationships with Top Clients, ensuring an exceptional, personalized luxury experience.

  • Champion the alignment of local client development activities with the overall strategic direction of the US market, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

  • Lead cross-market collaboration, ensuring best-in-class execution of client events, experiences, and engagement strategies, both domestically and internationally.

  • Foster a culture of partnership, innovation, and continuous improvement across boutique teams, regional leadership, and home office partners.

You are energized by:

  • Building and strengthening long-term relationships with top-tier clients, boutique leaders, and Client Development Managers across diverse markets.

  • Navigating complexity and transformation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with a passion for both high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

  • Innovating and taking initiative—translating insights into actionable plans, driving change, and inspiring teams to exceed expectations.

  • Balancing data-driven decision making with a refined understanding of luxury client service.

  • Leading with empathy, discretion, anda growthmindset, and serving as a role model for CHANEL’s values.

What you will bring to the team:

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in luxury retail, client development, or a related strategic leadership role, with a proventrack recordof driving client engagement and business growth at the boutique and market level.

  • Deep familiarity with the Northeast luxury landscape—including established relationships and cultural fluency across NYC, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, and neighboring areas.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence cross-functionally, and manage high-impact projects from conception to execution.

  • Advanced analytical skills (Excel, PowerPoint), with experience translating KPIs and data into compelling narratives and strategic proposals.

  • Experience partnering with department store environments and a nuanced understanding of the boutique-client relationship.

  • A collaborative approach, with the ability to connect the dots across markets, teams, and organizational levels.

Position Logistics:

  • Location: Based in New York City,with frequent travel (up to 50%) to boutiques and key markets including Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Detroit.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degreerequired; advanced degreea plus.

  • Experience: Minimum 10 years in client development, luxury retail, or related fields.

  • Availability: Some evening and weekend availabilityrequiredfor client events and boutique support.

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available at this time.

Compensation:

  • The anticipated base salary range for this position is $138,000 through $173,000. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for Wellbeing Days in Retail and a Wellbeing fund
  • Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)
  • Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days
  • 401K and other incentives
  • Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program
  • Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking

*Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or makeexceptions on designations where circumstanceswheredeemedappropriate.

About Chanel, Inc

Chanel is a French luxury fashion house that was founded in 1910 by Coco Chanel. The company specializes in haute couture, ready-to-wear clothes, luxury goods, and fashion accessories. Chanel is known for its iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume, the Chanel suit, and the little black dress. The company is privately owned and has a reputation for exclusivity and high-end luxury products.
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