Account and Business Development Manager

Account and Business Development Manager 80Twenty is a boutique sales recruitment agency that connects high-growth companies with exceptional candidates. Account Manager / Business Development — New York City Midtown Manhattan | Full-Time About Our Client Our client is a Paris-headquartered, family-owned luxury B2B manufacturing company with 40+ years of history creating bespoke packaging, displays, gifting, and branded objects for the world's most prestigious brands. Their client roster includes global icons across beauty, spirits, fashion, and retail — think Chanel, LVMH, Tiffany, and Kering. What sets them apart is deep technical expertise — complex custom designs executed through long‑term factory partnerships across Asia, Europe, and the US, with materials ranging from cardboard and wood to acrylic and glass. They have a Paris atelier for prototypes and small series, and a Midtown Manhattan showroom for client prospecting. Their work includes everything from elegant retail displays to a custom mini‑fridge for a luxury cognac brand. With an established, cash‑flow‑positive US business and major brand relationships already in place, they are now expanding their New York commercial team to accelerate growth — and looking for the person to lead that charge. The Opportunity This is a high‑visibility commercial role with real ownership and upside. You'll be joining an established US operation with existing client relationships and a strong foundation — and tasked with growing it significantly. You'll have the full backing of a world‑class design and production team, direct access to senior leadership, and a Midtown showroom to prospect from. The company culture is entrepreneurial and self‑made — employees are actively encouraged to explore new markets beyond the existing target base. Hospitality, sports franchises, CBD, and Latin America are all on the table. What You'll Do Develop and grow new business relationships with luxury and premium brands across beauty, spirits, fashion, retail, hospitality, and beyond Manage and expand existing US client accounts, serving as the primary point of contact from brief through delivery Prospect into large brand groups as priority targets — beauty conglomerates, spirits houses, fashion groups Own the full sales cycle — from outreach and pitch through proposal, negotiation, and handoff to the operations team Coordinate with design, production, and logistics teams across Paris, Asia, and the US Represent the company at industry events and client meetings Build and maintain a pipeline with direct reporting to senior leadership Who You Are A proven hunter — you open doors, build relationships from scratch, and close 5+ years of B2B sales or business development experience in a premium or luxury environment An existing network within luxury brand procurement, brand experience, or marketing teams is a strong plus Comfortable managing long, consultative sales cycles with multiple stakeholders Entrepreneurial self‑starter — you thrive with autonomy and don't need a playbook handed to you A natural storyteller who can convey craft, quality, and brand value in any room Experienced or comfort with working across international, remote teams in multiple time zones Base salary: $100,000–$125,000 (up to $130,000 for exceptional candidates with existing luxury brand relationships) Commission: 1–2% on sales, commensurate with experience and network Annual performance bonus tied to individual and company performance Medical, dental, and vision insurance 15 days PTO Direct access to senior leadership and real ownership of a growing US market Full‑time, permanent Reports to: VP of Sales / CEO Location: Midtown Manhattan — 4 days in office, Fridays remote Start date: As soon as possible #J-18808-Ljbffr 80Twenty LLC