Account Specialist, Packaging (Luxury… at The Talent… · New York

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 hiring process.

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 ideation through 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: CMO

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

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, supporting day-to-day communication and building strong, trusted relationships
• Lead and participate in project intake calls, gathering requirements and aligning internal teams on scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Manage packaging development projects from concept through production, ensuring timelines, quality, and client expectations are met
• Develop a strong understanding of the technical and engineering aspects of packaging, including how components are designed and manufactured
• Partner closely with internal teams (design, engineering, production) to bring packaging concepts to life
• Manage relationships with global vendors, including communication, timelines, and troubleshooting production challenges
• Send quotes and complex RFQ’s; Review and confirm PO’s
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events, acting as a brand ambassador
• Travel to Asia as needed to support vendor relationships, production oversight, and quality control
• Support and participate in formal client presentations, with the opportunity to take on a more visible role over time
• Progress into managing your own accounts with full ownership and client responsibility

Qualifications:

• Experience in account management, project management, or client services, ideally within beauty, packaging, or a related industry
• Strong interest in (or experience with) packaging development and engineering
• 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.