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KARLA OTTO

Account Manager, Beauty

KARLA OTTO, New York, New York, us, 10261

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This range is provided by KARLA OTTO. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Karla Otto is a globally recognized public relations and communications agency, founded in 1982, with offices in 15 key cities across the UK, EMEA, US, and Asia. With a strong presence in fashion capitals such as Milan, London, Paris, and New York, the agency has built a reputation for representing some of the most prestigious names in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.

In 2017, Karla Otto merged with K2 to form THE INDEPENDENTS—a global marketing, design, and communications group. This collective brings together industry leaders who share a commitment to innovation, excellence, and thoughtful collaboration across the luxury and lifestyle sectors.

At Karla Otto, our team of expert strategists, designers, planners and publicists are dedicated to delivering exceptional results and establishing long-term partnerships with our clients. We are passionate about the world of fashion, beauty, and luxury, with everyone bringing their unique expertise and insights to the table. We are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving industry landscape.

To help support our future growth as an agency, we are looking for an Account Manager, Beauty to join our team based in our New York Office.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Beauty Director in overseeing and running client accounts

Work closely with clients to develop compelling PR programs that drive brand awareness and purchase behavior

Proactively outreach to key beauty/market news editors in key regional long/short lead, TV and online media outlets to secure media coverage

Pitch and manage accounts and execute profile stories and editorial coverage

Work closely with clients to develop compelling comms activations that drive brand awareness and purchase behavior

Develop, write and edit press materials and secure client sign-off as appropriate

Ensure sample ordering and replenishment is properly managed

Prepare agendas and media updates for client calls

Oversee the Junior Manager and Beauty Assistant in compiling monthly status reports that include brands’ progress comparing each month’s performances

Partner with Karla Otto events team and outside vendors to ensure seamless execution of brand vision for beauty events

Ensure positive communication with clients and international Karla Otto offices

Key Attributes

Minimum 3‑4 years of experience preferably handing multiple luxury labels

Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Has an idea‑driven, solutions‑oriented attitude

Sets goals, monitors and reviews plans and prioritizes tasks effectively

Strong work ethic

Accomplishes tasks accurately and thoroughly with strong follow‑up skills

Takes ownership and proactivity for specific projects without supervision

Confidence to train and mentor Account Assistant and junior team members

Strong Beauty and Wellness Editor contacts

Strong computer skills including Outlook, Excel, and Powerpoint, FGPS

What We Offer

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401K Employer Match program

Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days, and additional Comp Days

Company‑wide closure last week of the year

At Karla Otto, we are always looking for personalities with positive charisma who are enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and have a keen sense of aesthetics.

Karla Otto embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Karla Otto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Public Relations

Industries Public Relations and Communications Services

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