Account Specialist, Packaging

The Talent Project; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Project is a female-owned, lead executive search firm focused on marketing, creative and supply chain roles within the beauty, wellness and longevity industries. We provide end-to-end recruitment support for full-time direct-hire roles and retained executive searches, acting as an extension of our client's talent team.

The company is a leading luxury packaging and printing partner for beauty, fragrance and personal care, delivering customized packaging from concept through production

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, project management, or client services, ideally within beauty, packaging, printing or related industry.
• Strong interest in printing.
• Ability to understand and communicate both creative and technical concepts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in client-facing settings.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with direct customer contact and project development.
• Coordinate internally with design, project management, estimating and production to move projects through development
• Train to prepare and send quotes and complex RFQ’s; Review and confirm PO’s
• Opportunity to contribute on strategy and business-aspects
• Intake new briefs and drive the project from development to completion
• Learn and assist with domestic production, including issuing Vendor RFQ’s, estimating and production.
• Assist in coordinating office events, including company volunteer day. Opportunity to impact the NY company culture.

Skills

Account management

Project management

Client services

Printing knowledge

Creative & technical comms

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Nassau County, NY

Department: Packaging Development

Location Type: HYBRID

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

About The Talent Project:

The Talent Project is a female owned and lead executive search firm specializing in marketing, creative and supply chain roles for the beauty, wellness & longevity industries. We offer end-to-end recruitment support for full-time direct-hire positions as well as retained executive searches. With deep experience leading corporate recruitment, we operate as an extension of our client's talent acquisition team, ensuring a seamless and strategic hiringprocess.

Company Description:

A leading luxury packaging and printing partner specializing in the beauty, fragrance, and personal care industries. The company is known for delivering highly customized, design-driven packaging solutions, partnering closely with brands to bring concepts to life from ideationthrough production. With a strong global vendor network and deep technical expertise, they operate at the intersection of creativity, engineering, and execution.

Title: Account Specialist, Packaging (Luxury Beauty)

Reports to: COO

Office Location: Woodbury, Long Island (4-5 days a week in Office)

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated, client-facing Account Specialist to join a growing luxury beauty packaging agency. This role is ideal for someone who is equal parts relationship-builder and problem-solver, with a strong interest in both the creative and technical sides of packaging. This individual will play a critical role in supporting client relationships, managing packaging development projects, and eventually owning accounts end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist management with direct customer contact and project development.
• Coordinate internally with design, project management, estimating and production to move projects through development
• Train to prepare and send quotes and complex RFQ’s; Review and confirm PO’s
• Opportunity to contribute on strategy and business-aspects
• Intake new briefs and drive the project from development to completion
• Learn and assist with domestic production, including issuing Vendor RFQ’s, estimating and production.
• Assist in the preparation and represent the company at trade shows. This includes helping administrative tasks, set-up/breakdown, and speaking with new and existing clients to assist in developing business.
• Manage annual Holiday Gift administration, including organizing the recipient list and distribution.
• Assist in coordinating office events, including company volunteer day. Opportunity to impact the NY company culture.
• Must be willing to travel, including to Asia for ongoing training, and attend meetings that are necessary to complete the work

Qualifications:

• Experience in account management, project management, or client services, ideally within beauty, packaging, printing or a related industry
• Strong interest in (or experience with) printing
• Ability to understand and communicate both creative and technical concepts
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - confident in client-facing settings
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Key Traits for Success

• Relentless problem solver— resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Ambitious and growth-minded— eager to take on more responsibility and grow into an Account Manager role
• Curious and hands-on— interested in learning the technical side of how packaging is made
• Collaborative and dependable— a strong team player who follows through
• Client-centric mindset— committed to delivering an exceptional client experience

Please note:due to the high volume of submissions, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. However, if your background aligns with the opportunity, a member of our team will be in touch.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 annually based on experience.

The Talent Project is an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates and clients we represent. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.