Senior Director, Client Development

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one‑of‑a‑kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Responsibilities Define and lead the global client development strategy focused on loyalty, retention, and lifetime value. Identify key client segments and develop targeted engagement strategies for high‑value and high‑potential customers. Establish frameworks for building deeper client relationships across all touchpoints. Develop and scale clienteling programs that enable teams to deliver personalized outreach and experiences. Partner with property and commercial teams to elevate recognition of returning and VIP clients. Create best practices for personalized communication, gifting, and curated experiences. Customer Insights & Segmentation Leverage CRM and customer data to identify behavioral insights and opportunities for deeper engagement. Define meaningful client segments and translate insights into actionable strategies. Monitor trends in luxury consumer behavior and client expectations. Loyalty & Engagement Programs Develop and manage initiatives that strengthen brand affinity and encourage repeat engagement. Design programs and experiences that reward loyalty while maintaining the exclusivity of the brand. Identify opportunities to deepen engagement through curated events, experiences, and partnerships. Cross‑Functional Leadership Partner closely with marketing, digital, operations, and sales teams to ensure consistent client recognition and service excellence. Align client development initiatives with broader commercial objectives. Provide guidance and training to internal teams on client engagement and relationship‑building practices. Performance & Measurement Establish KPIs to measure client engagement, retention, and lifetime value. Monitor program effectiveness and continuously optimize based on performance and feedback. Deliver insights and reporting that inform broader commercial strategy. Qualifications 10–12+ years of experience in client development, CRM, loyalty, clienteling, or relationship marketing. Experience within luxury hospitality, luxury retail, travel, or high‑touch service industries strongly preferred. Demonstrated success building programs that deepen customer relationships and drive repeat engagement. Deep understanding of luxury client expectations and service culture. Strong experience with CRM systems, customer segmentation, and client data analysis. Ability to translate insights into meaningful client engagement strategies. Strong cross‑functional leadership and collaboration skills. Exceptional communication and relationship‑building capabilities. Global experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Hospitality, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus. Additional Information This role may be based in New York, NY. This role offers a base salary range of $175,000‑$200,000 plus comprehensive medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits, 401(k) employer match, employer‑paid life insurance, employee assistance program and a team member hotel stay program. Auberge Collection LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Auberge Collection LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auberge Collection LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Auberge Collection