Job Title: Senior Client Strategist – Events and Marketing Management
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Account Director to lead our growing team of marketing professionals. This newly created hybrid position will report directly to the Operations Director and work closely with a team of 4, including two direct reports.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading strategic client relationships and overseeing the delivery of large-scale experiential and event marketing campaigns for some of our most prestigious clients, including well-known multinational and consumer brands.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute strategic campaigns that align with client business goals.
* Built strong relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a key point of contact and advisor.
* Drive account growth through proactive opportunity spotting and collaboration with internal teams.
* Mentor and manage a small, high-performing account team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and excellence.
* Ensure seamless campaign delivery from concept through execution, collaborating with internal teams including creative, strategy, and production.
* Take ownership of budgets, reporting, and profitability for assigned accounts.
* Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity to offer innovative solutions to clients.
* Represent us in new business pitches and contribute to strategic planning.
* Attend occasional evening or weekend events as part of campaign activation.
Requirements:
* Minimum 8 years' experience in account management within experiential, events, or related marketing fields.
* Proven experience in managing senior client relationships and delivering commercial growth.
* A strategic thinker with strong commercial and creative instincts.
* Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience managing and developing teams.
* Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with tight deadlines.
* Solid understanding of financial tracking and ROI analysis.
* Passionate about delivering outstanding live brand experiences.
* Culturally aware with a good grasp of the Irish events and brand activation landscape.
* Degree in a related field (Marketing, Communications, Business) is advantageous.
Please send your CV ASAP.