Darphin Institute Director
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Darphin Paris seeks an Institute Director in Paris to lead premium client development and oversee operational excellence at its luxury beauty institute.
Role & Responsibilities
- Identify, approach, and develop relationships with qualified premium clientele aligned with the brand's positioning and values
- Build and maintain an active, high-value personal client network through personalized outreach and engagement strategies
- Implement client activation strategies including private meetings, referral programs, and intimate events
- Maintain individualized relationships with each client through consistent follow-up, personalized attention, and loyalty initiatives
- Oversee daily institute operations, scheduling, and organizational logistics to ensure seamless functionality
- Lead, mentor, and inspire institute team members to deliver exceptional service standards
- Guarantee alignment between brand promise and lived client experience across all touchpoints
- Represent the Darphin Paris brand with distinction to an exacting clientele
- Conceptualize and execute exclusive brand events such as private dinners, product presentations, and curated experiences
- Actively expand and strengthen the brand's presence within relevant social and professional circles
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a premium or luxury environment
- Demonstrated expertise in managing demanding, discerning clientele
- Ability to develop and nurture long-term client relationships with subtlety and elegance
- Natural talent for creating meaningful connections and facilitating introductions
- Existing network within affluent Parisian circles
- Comfort navigating exclusive social environments and high-net-worth networks
- Strategic client portfolio development experience (preferred)
Skills
Experience
Confirmed experience within a premium or luxury sector is required. Familiarity with demanding, high-expectation clientele is essential. Prior involvement in client portfolio development or private client management is advantageous.
Education
No specific formal qualifications stated; diverse professional backgrounds in luxury, hospitality, premium retail, events management, or private client services are welcome.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
About Cerulean
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