Manager, Customer Relationships

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 worlds 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 Globals portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.

YOU WILL BE:

The Customer Relationship Manager designs owns and executes localized growth and development strategies for targeted client segments at the store and market level. This role empowers and leads Sales Associates to cultivate develop and strengthen long-term relationships with clients maximizing customer lifetime value and driving brand loyalty. Operating with a data-driven and commercial mindset the Manager acts as the strategic anchor for client acquisition retention and tier migration across all shopping channels.

• A Client-Centric Strategist: You have a deep understanding of the luxury consumer mindset and know how to map data insights to personalized client experiences.

• An Inspiring Coach: You excel at influencing behavior motivating retail sales teams and driving the adoption of modern clienteling tools and technologies.

• An Analytical Problem Solver: You are comfortable digging into performance metrics identifying trends and translating KPIs into actionable store strategies.

• A Collaborative Partner: You build strong cross-functional relationships with Store Leadership Brand Experience and Corporate teams to deliver unified brand initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage Top-Tier Portfolios: Serve as the store and market expert on Most Valuable Clients (MVC) designing and executing high-touch strategies focused on retention spend migration and organic portfolio growth.

• Drive Client Development Strategy: Own and deploy the tactical roadmap required to achieve key Client Development KPIs collaborating cross-functionally with the Brand Experience team to ensure marketing events align with client opportunities.

• Analyze and Optimize KPIs: Rigorously monitor and report on store clienteling metrics (e.g. trip frequency tier migration cross-channel engagement) using data to address performance gaps and unlock new revenue streams.

• Lead Store-Wide Initiatives: Spearhead the roll-out of all corporate Client Development programs in partnership with the General Manager Store Leadership and Client Experience and Selling Strategy teams.

• Champion Clienteling Technology: Act as the primary champion and subject matter expert for the Connect app and proprietary CRM software coaching Associates on how to leverage digital insights to deepen client relationships.

• Elevate VIP Experiences: Identify high-potential clients for elite Private Client Relations (PCR) programs ensuring access to ultra-exclusive hyper-personalized brand experiences.

• Enhance In-Store Activations: Partner with Brand Experience to strategically integrate clienteling objectives into localized events high-end Fitting Room Experiences and VIP trunk shows.

• Engage High-Value Clients: Interact directly with top-tier clients during key activations acting as a brand ambassador and supporting sales teams in closing high-value transactions.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• 47 years of experience in luxury retail hospitality or premium client relations with a proven track record of managing customer relationship (CRM) strategies or clienteling programs.

• A Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Luxury Brand Management or an equivalent combination of education and

• professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience in coaching training and motivating a diverse team of independent sales professionals to meet performance goals.

• Advanced analytical and business acumen with strong proficiency in Excel and an ability to translate complex data dashboards into clear operational directives.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently present insights to store executives and build rapport with high-net-worth individuals.

• A win together mentality that champions team collaboration trust and shared success.

• Flexibility to work a retail schedule aligned with luxury client traffic and store events which will include evenings weekends and holidays.

• Physical capability to navigate a multi-level luxury retail floor which may require standing for extended periods bending climbing stairs and lifting or carrying event and marketing materials up to 10 pounds.

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

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).

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 .

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.