Client Relationship Lead

Saks Fifth Avenue Llc; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Saks Global is seeking a Client Relationship Lead to drive growth for top clients at a designated store. You will craft and execute client strategies, cultivate relationships, and partner with leadership to meet KPIs across channels.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in luxury retail, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset. The role offers comprehensive benefits and an employee discount as part of a dynamic luxury retail environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience; luxury retail fashion experience preferred
• 4-year degree preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Motivated and results driven
• Win together mentality
• Basic proficiency with MS Office; advanced Excel preferred

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the top % MVC clients within the store/market
• Cultivate relationships with all client segments within the store/market
• Engage directly with clients in support of development efforts
• Develop and decide tactics to achieve Client Development KPIs in-store or market
• Oversee MVC clients and strategies that support them (retention, migration, growth)
• Monitor Client Development KPIs for new and existing customers, focusing on two-channel customers
• Drive Client Development initiatives in partnership with Store Leadership Team
• Leverage the Connect app to deepen and build relationships
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with top clients for PCR programs
• Coordinate in-store experiences with Brand Experience (e.g., Fitting Room, events)

Skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Team player

MS Office

Excel

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Salary Range $22.03 - $27.54*

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and "Retail-tainment" initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global's portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.

YOU WILL BE:

The Client Relationship Lead is assigned to a specific store. This role creates and supports growth and development strategies for targeted client segments at the store level, enabling associates to cultivate, develop, and strengthen relationships with clients of the Neiman Marcus brand.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Become an expert on the top % MVC clients within the Store and/or Market
• Cultivate relationships with all client segments within the store/market
• Engage directly with clients, as appropriate, in support of client development efforts
• Develop and decide the best tactics to deploy to achieve Client Development KPIs in Store or Market in collaboration with Brand Experience
• Oversee MVC clients and strategies that support them (retention, migration, growth, etc.)
• Monitors Client Development KPIs (e.g., trips frequency, spending tier migration, engagement/building relationships) for new and existing customers with a focus on two-channel customers
• Drives all Client Development-specific initiatives in Store or Market in partnership with Store Leadership Team
• Leverage and use the Connect app as a key enabler to deepen and build relationships
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with top clients for Private Client Relations (PCR) programs and experiences
• Assists and partners with Brand Experience in coordinating in-store experiences (e.g., Fitting Room Experience, events, etc.)

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• 2-4 years of experience, luxury retail fashion experience preferred
• 4-year degree preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Motivated and results driven
• "Win together" mentality
• Basic proficiency with MS Office Product Suite, advances proficiency in Excel preferred
• Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds
• Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business need, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT NEIMAN MARCUS:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Exemplar Luxury Group is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.

On its website and app, Exemplar Luxury Group offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Exemplar Luxury Group for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services.

The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.