Director, Client Services

Maiden Home, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Maiden Home seeks a Director of Client Services to elevate the end-to-end client experience across pre-sale, order management, and post-delivery care. You will report to the SVP of Retail & Sales and partner with Operations, Sales, Flagship, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Product to deliver a seamless journey that builds loyalty and repeat business.

The role demands 10+ years in luxury client services with 4+ years leading teams, a track record of scaling high-performing teams, and impeccable taste.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in client services at a luxury brand.
• 4+ years leading client-facing teams.
• Proven ability to scale high-performing teams during growth.
• Excellent judgment and discretion in escalations and craftsmanship questions.

Responsibilities

• Define the client services model with SLAs, QA, escalation protocols, and quality standards.
• Design VIP and trade service tiers with proactive touchpoints to drive revenue.
• Establish training and service rituals reflecting the Maiden Home brand.
• Design and allocate books of business across the team.
• Implement QA practices to reflect the brand voice in all interactions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Client Services team across channels.
• Create ongoing training for product knowledge, design fluency, and luxury etiquette.
• Address performance and foster a culture of excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end order lifecycle from quote to delivery readiness.
• Collaborate with operations to reduce friction and improve accuracy.
• Build playbooks for complex cases (custom pieces, international shipping).
• Partner with cross-functional teams on projects to enhance loyalty.
• Translate client feedback into actionable product/service improvements.

Skills

VIP clienteling

Client services leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality standards

Training and coaching

Education

Luxury brand client services experience

Tools

CRM systems

Order management tools

Job description

Maiden Home is growing a team of forward-thinking individuals who possess unique strengths and perspectives, an innate ability to inspire their colleagues, and an eagerness to reimagine the world of luxury furnishings.

We’re seeking a Director of Client Services to lead and elevate the end-to-end client experience for Maiden Home. This leader will set the standard for our luxury experience across pre-sale consultation, order management, and post-delivery care for our clients and trade partners—ensuring every interaction reflects exceptional taste, precision, and warmth. You’ll 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 hand offs 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.

Estimated Salary: $160K - $210K plus equity