Chanel, Inc

Manager, Client Development, DC City Center

Chanel, Inc • $92K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in retail management or client development
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Strong understanding of client experience and luxury retail
  • Excellent communication skills, with foreign language skills preferred
  • Passion for CHANEL's heritage and product offerings
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
  • Curiosity and desire for professional growth within the luxury sector

Responsibilities

  • Coach and inspire the team to enhance client experiences on the selling floor
  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes diversity and teamwork
  • Provide ongoing training on CHANEL products and service delivery
  • Lead the team with agility, focusing on continuous improvement
  • Develop the client base through community engagement and partnerships
  • Represent CHANEL at social and seasonal events
  • Ensure boutique standards and operational excellence are maintained

Benefits

  • Dedicated paid time off for wellbeing and a Wellbeing fund
  • Family and caregiving benefits, including parental leave and fertility support
  • Generous paid time off policies for vacation, holidays, and volunteer days
  • 401K plan and additional incentives
  • Comprehensive healthcare offerings including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life insurance and disability coverage options
  • Commuter transit and parking benefits
Full Job Description

Manager, Client Development, DC City Center

About the role: 

We are looking for a Manager, Client Development who will be a brand ambassador and business leader focused on delivering extraordinary experiences for internal team and clients. They will play a crucial role for driving the business, coaching, and managing a diverse team, and equipping the Boutique Director with critical business knowledge. 


What impact you can create at CHANEL: 

  • Through spending time on the selling floor, coach and always inspire team to deliver an elevated client experience for all clients   
  • Foster a positive working environment and create a culture of feedback, encouraging diversity, mutual respect, and teamwork  
  • Provide initial and frequent ongoing training and development for all team members, including CHANEL savoir faire, product details and service delivery  
  • Lead team with agility and resilience, continuously improving based on key performance indicators and lessons learned 
  • Represent CHANEL in the market, developing the client base through community involvement, partnerships with local high-profile businesses, as well as social and seasonal events 

 

You are energized by: 

  • The history and heritage of The House of CHANEL 
  • People leadership and development 
  • Fostering a meaningful client experience centered around inclusion and connection 
  • Building collaborative partnerships and relationships 
  • Being comfortable in the middle of complexity and ambiguity 
  • Multi-tasking within projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment 
  • Creativity and innovation by testing, learning, and taking new risks 

 

What you will bring to the team: 

  • Ability to thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively 
  • Understanding of, and passion for client experience 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Foreign language skills are preferred but not required 
  • Passion for the House of CHANEL, its history, product offerings, and commitment to social and cultural initiatives 
  • Curiosity and desire to learn and grow professionally within the world of CHANEL 

Position Logistics: 

  • Minimum 5 years of related experience 
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred) 
  • Ability to lift 15 lb. 
  • A flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays 
  • Boutique Management: Requires in-store presence to develop and coach teams, ensure boutique image and operational standards are upheld, and deliver elevated client service to drive business results 

 

*Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or make exceptions on designations where circumstances where deemed appropriate. 


Compensation: 

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $92,400 through $120,000. 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 (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   

 

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.
Learn more about Chanel, Inc
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20,000 employees
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