Director, Client Services

Maiden Home; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maiden Home is looking for a Director of Client Services based in New York City. You will report to the SVP of Retail & Sales and be responsible for establishing client service standards to enhance the customer experience.

The role requires 10+ years in luxury client services, strong leadership capabilities, and a focus on operational excellence. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $160K - $200K plus equity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in client services/conciege/VIP management at a luxury brand.
• Experience in building and scaling high performing teams.
• Proficient in process design and SLA management.

Responsibilities

• Define the client services model for Maiden Home clientele.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Client Services team.
• Oversee the full order lifecycle support.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Luxury Service Mindset

Job description

Director of Client Services

Report directly to the SVP of Retail & Sales and partner closely with all cross‑functional teams (Operations, Sales, Flagship, Marketing, E‑Commerce, Product) to deliver a seamless journey that builds loyalty and drives repeat business.

What You’ll Own

Client Experience Standards & Clienteling

• Define the client services model for the Maiden Home clientele, including SLAs, QA, escalation protocols, and quality standards.
• Work with SVP of Retail & Sales to design the VIP, trade service tiers and proactive touchpoints throughout the client experience, leading to incremental revenue generation over time.
• Establish training and service rituals that reflect the Maiden Home brand.
• Design and allocate books of business across the team.
• Design and implement quality assurance practices that instill the Maiden Home brand voice throughout all client interactions.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Client Services team across channels (email, phone, chat).
• Create and facilitate ongoing training programs that develop the teams’ expertise in: product knowledge, design fluency, and luxury etiquette).
• Address performance clearly and decisively, championing a culture of excellence over comfort.
• Stay informed and aware of emerging market trends, high‑caliber talent, industry best practices, technologies, and platforms.
• Set clear goals, career paths, and accountability measures that motivate excellence.

Operational Excellence & Issue Resolution

• Oversee the full order lifecycle support: quote-to-order handoff, trade/commercial account support (if applicable), production updates, and delivery readiness.
• Drive process improvements to reduce friction, prevent issues, and improve accuracy (order entry, change orders, lead times, claims).
• Build and refine playbooks for complex cases: custom pieces, COM/COL, international shipping, multi‑stop deliveries, and installation.
• Implement a service recovery framework that protects margins while prioritizing long‑term loyalty.
• Partner with Operations to improve root‑cause prevention (damage, delays, missing parts, workmanship concerns).

Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Partner with SVP of Sales & Retail to ensure consistent service standards and handoffs for VIPs, designers, and trade accounts.
• Serve as the voice of the client across the business—translating feedback into actionable improvements.
• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams (Operations, Sales, Flagship, Marketing, E‑Commerce, Product) on special projects that create a seamless journey that builds loyalty and drives repeat business.
• Collaborate with Product/Design on documentation, care guides, and packaging improvements.
• Work with Finance on credits/returns policies and approval thresholds.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in client services/client concierge/VIP clienteling teams at a luxury brand— plus 4+ years leading client‑facing teams.
• Clear track record of building and scaling high performing teams in a dynamic fashion alongside business growth.
• High standards and strong taste level; comfort advising discerning clients and design professionals.
• Luxury service mindset (anticipate needs, obsessive follow‑through, discretion
• Proven ability to deliver white‑glove, high‑touch service at scale without compromising quality.
• Exceptional communication and judgment—able to handle sensitive escalations and craftsmanship questions with calm authority.
• Strong operational and analytical chops: process design, SLA management, ticketing/CRM workflows, and cross‑functional execution.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate metrics into action.
• Experience with custom, made‑to‑order, or complex logistics environments strongly preferred.
• Cross‑functional influence.

Benefits

Estimated Salary: $160K - $200K plus equity