Project Manager / Account Manager

We are looking for an Account Manager to join our clients' growing organization in Santa Monica, CA.  If you are passionate about lifestyle consumer products, beauty, apparel, etc. and you want to be part of an exciting start-up - we want to talk to you!

As the Account Manager/Project Manager), you will be responsible for overseeing and managing projects and maintaining relationships on the client-side and vendor side. You’ll also collaborate cross-functionally across departments within the company including design, engineering, purchasing, logistics, and regulatory. Your primary focus will be on delivering projects on time, within budget, and according to client specifications, while also ensuring customer satisfaction and maximizing profitability. You are a go-getter, relationship builder, incredibly organized, and loves working in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do:

● Project Planning and Execution: Develop project plans, create timelines, coordinate to ensure successful project completion. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and offer solutions to mitigate risks.

● Client Relationship Management: Serve as day-to-day point of contact for clients, maintaining regular communication to understand their needs, address concerns, and provide project updates.

● Cost Management: Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize project profitability.

● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams including design, engineering, purchasing, logistics, and regulatory to ensure seamless project execution. Foster effective communication and coordination among team members to meet project objectives.

● Quality Control and Compliance: Ensure manufacturing processes comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications with necessary stakeholders. Conduct inspections, and address any non-conformance issues to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.

● Project documentation: Create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, change orders, and other relevant records. Ensure accurate and timely documentation to support project tracking, reporting, and analysis.

● Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices and drive initiatives to optimize project management and client account management processes.

What you have:

● Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field.

● Proven experience as a project manager or account manager in the beauty and personal care industry or manufacturing industry.

● Strong understanding of processes such as manufacturing, including production planning, procurement quality control, and logistics.

● Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships.

● Proficient in project management tools.

● Ability to think critically, develop creative solutions, and make sound decisions

● Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

This is a full time in office position.  Competitive compensation, benefits, 401K and more.