Sales & Client Relations Manager (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Sales & Client Relations Manager

Luxury Goods | Private Client Sales | Relationship Development

New York, NY (Chelsea) | Hybrid

$75,000-$100,000 Base + Commission + Full Benefits

Join an Award-Winning Luxury Brand at the Ground Floor

Eittem is an emerging NYC-based luxury atelier redefining modern craftsmanship through sculptural wood handbags that blur the line between fashion, design, and art.

Handcrafted in our Chelsea studio, Eittem has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Robb Report , and recently received the 2026 Fashion Group International Rising Star Award for Accessories and the 2026 NYCxDESIGN Emerging/Independent Product Designer Award .

This is not a traditional luxury retail role.

We're looking for an entrepreneurial sales professional who wants to help build a luxury brand from the ground up by creating demand, developing relationships, and introducing discerning clients to a truly unique product.

If you're energized by building connections, cultivating new opportunities, and representing exceptional craftsmanship, we'd love to meet you.

About the Opportunity

As our Sales & Client Relations Manager, you'll be responsible for developing direct-to-consumer sales opportunities, cultivating relationships with high-net-worth clients, and expanding our network of personal shoppers, stylists, luxury concierges, and strategic partners.

You'll work directly with our Chief Commercial Officer and leadership team to create meaningful client experiences through private appointments, trunk shows, events, and long-term relationship management.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating opportunities rather than waiting for them to arrive.

What You'll Do

Drive Private Client Sales

• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective luxury clients
• Develop relationships that convert into long-term customers
• Conduct private client appointments in-studio and off-site
• Guide clients through a consultative, high-touch sales process

Expand Strategic Relationships

• Build a network of personal shoppers, stylists, luxury advisors, concierges, and similar referral partners
• Develop affiliate selling relationships that generate new business opportunities
• Maintain ongoing communication and follow-up with prospects and customers

Plan & Execute Luxury Events

• Organize and host trunk shows, private viewings, brand activations, and client experiences
• Partner with luxury businesses, hotels, galleries, museums, and other complementary organizations
• Represent Eittem at industry and client-facing events

Support Brand Growth

• Identify creative opportunities to generate awareness and demand
• Utilize CRM tools to manage client activity and pipeline development
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Commercial Officer on sales strategy and client development initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in luxury sales, private client development, relationship management, or comparable experience
• Proven ability to develop business through networking, outreach, referrals, and relationship building
• Existing book of high-net-worth clients
• Experience managing high-value transactions and long sales cycles
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and highly motivated
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to work on-site in New York City four days per week
• Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, events, and partnerships

Strongly Preferred

• Established relationships with high-net-worth clientele
• Experience in luxury fashion, jewelry, art, design, collectibles, furniture, home décor, or other high-consideration luxury categories
• Experience organizing events, trunk shows, VIP experiences, or client activations
• Existing relationships with stylists, personal shoppers, galleries, luxury advisors, or similar networks

Who Will Thrive Here

We are a team of creators, builders, and problem-solvers.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

✅ Loves building relationships from scratch

✅ Enjoys introducing clients to something new and distinctive

✅ Is excited by the challenge of helping grow an emerging luxury brand

✅ Can comfortably work in a fast-paced startup environment

✅ Appreciates craftsmanship, design, art, and exceptional quality

✅ Takes initiative and doesn't wait for opportunities to appear

This role is best suited for someone who wants to help build a brand, not simply manage existing demand.

Why Join Eittem?

• Award-winning luxury brand with national recognition
• Opportunity to work directly with founders and executive leadership
• Significant influence on company growth and commercial strategy
• Beautiful Chelsea studio where products are designed and handcrafted
• Collaborative, creative, and supportive team environment
• Unlimited opportunity to help shape the future of an emerging luxury business

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000-$100,000 base salary + Commission (commensurate with experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

If you're excited about luxury craftsmanship, relationship-driven selling, and helping build something exceptional, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of Eittem's next chapter.

Additional Job Application Terms

This job is part of LinkedIn’s Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding those based in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, or West Virginia.

We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.