Account Manager

Propelis; Boulogne-Billancourt; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading packaging solutions provider is seeking an organized Account Manager to oversee client relationships in the cosmetics sector. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring client satisfaction, and overseeing artwork production quality. The ideal candidate has proven experience in account management, strong communication abilities, and advanced skills in Excel. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement starting January 2026. Additional skills in leadership and innovation are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Account Management within packaging/printing.
• Strong understanding of graphic production workflows.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical mindset.

Responsabilités

• Manage client relationship and ensure satisfaction.
• Oversee artwork production processes for quality and deadlines.
• Lead initiatives for process improvements and automation.

Connaissances

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Proactive problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly organized Account Manager to support one of our key global clients in the cosmetics sector. The ideal candidate is client-oriented, process-driven, and passionate about both people and performance.

The Account Manager will be responsible for managing the client relationship on a daily basis, ensuring full satisfaction across all packaging artwork and repro topics. This includes overseeing a team of onsite resources and acting as the main point of contact for commercial, operational and performance matters.

Job Responsibilities

Client Relationship & Account Management

• Act as the primary contact for the client’s marketing and operations teams.
• Ensure client satisfaction through proactive communication, issue resolution and strategic guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the entire scope of the collaboration.

Team Management

• Manage and support a team of onsite stakeholders :
• 2 Project Managers working within the client's marketing teams.
• 3 Onsite Graphic Designers based internally with the client.
• Foster collaboration, efficiency and team wellbeing.
• Provide leadership to maintain performance, motivation and operational fluidity.

Project & Operational Excellence

• Oversee artwork production processes to ensure quality and deadlines.
• Address topics related to the graphic / printing workflow when needed, even when not directly involved in production tasks.
• Ensure strong alignment between internal production teams and onsite staff.

Business Analysis & Finance

• Collect and consolidate forecasted project volumes and communicate them internally.
• Manage internal and client-facing billing processes (year-start estimates, invoicing follow-up, financial reporting).
• Produce contractual KPIs and performance dashboards for client and internal monitoring.

Innovation & Optimization

• Lead and support initiatives related to process improvements, automation and innovation within the project.
• Bring fresh ideas and propose new ways of working to strengthen the partnership and operational efficiency.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in Account Management within the packaging / artwork / prepress / printing industry.
• Strong understanding of graphic production workflows and related processes.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills - ability to build trust and manage complex conversations.
• Solid leadership and interpersonal skills; strong sense of empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical mindset (KPIs, dashboards, volume estimations, reporting).
• Experience managing cross-functional or onsite teams is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated involvement in innovation / automation / continuous improvement projects.
• Proficient English and French required.

Soft Skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proactive, solution-driven and accountable.
• Comfortable in fast-paced and high-expectation environments.
• Ability to combine operational excellence with a human-centric approach.

Location & Timeline

Hybrid work arrangement : WFH and WFO SGX Boulogne + strong presence within the client offices, especially 1st year at Clichy.

Ideally starting in January 2026

CDD : Initial 1 year contract

The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands : SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.