The RoleWe're delighted to announce that Core Sponsorship is now hiring for a Media Sponsorship Manager.Responsibilities / Key Performance Indictors (KPIs):The role of the Media Sponsorship Manager assumes the responsibility of projectmanager for each media sponsorship they are assigned. The role will also involvemeeting and exceeding team revenue targets set in the business plan. The MediaSponsorship Manager will need to foster a strong a working relationship with ourcolleagues in the Media Practices and gain a thorough understanding of their client's keyobjectives. This role is central to the efficient and effective running of the day to daymedia sponsorship service and management. This includes the creation and tracking ofsponsorship critical paths, timely and accurate billing/spend projections, deliveringrelevant sponsorship opportunities to the highest standard, presenting response tobriefs and ideation. The media sponsorship manager will work closely with Investmentand the AV Team to ensure we are offering our clients best in market value andproviding insightful reporting to both clients and Media Teams.KPIs will include revenue targets, growing the Sponsorship Practice's reputationinternally and externally, and the media sponsorship service scores in the annualRADAR service review.AGENCY PERFORMANCE • Project management of the media sponsorship process, working closely with Media Teamcolleagues, Investment, Channel Planning and other integral teams to ensure SponsorshipPractice output is of the highest standard• Management of media sponsorship projects from start to end (dealingwith client queries, negotiating with media owners, coordinatingreports, monitoring, presenting results)• Creating strong relationships with media owners, gain a deep understandingof their properties and how to tailor opportunities for Core clients• Analyse and understand reports. Use the data generated to provideinsights and identify clear actions to be taken• Liaising with the client and creative agency for delivery of sponsorship creative assets• Develop an understanding of each Practice and integral team within Core and what itcontributes to the overall plan• Validate sponsorship campaign delivery and performance and create post campaignreviews for clients• Responsibility in making sure a campaign goes live• Helping sponsorship presentations• Coordinating media owner briefs and deliveryCOMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE • Collection of client POs and manage the internal communication of POs acrossteams ensuring effective and efficient month end billing for all media sponsorshipactivity• Overall responsibility for billing at the end of each month• Manage media sponsorship budgets, forecasting and aged debt• Ensure all billing is 100% accurate and on time for all media sponsorshipsTALENT MANAGEMENT • Deepening understanding of media by committing to the internal training CoreLearning programme(s) and regularly attend training for your development• Developing understanding of client business, their Key Business Priorities for theyear and play a role in creating media sponsorship strategies to deliver againstthem• ensure close collaboration with Media Sponsorship and Media Teams to ensure thatthey are enabled to actively assist your development and to ensure the consistentdelivery of the highest standard of agency output• ensure a strong comprehension and commitment to your career development planin line with your 360 appraisal, quarterly catch up's and goals• upholds the Core values in words and actions• embracing our value of Togetherness through cross company collaboration• proactively build relationships within the wider company• contributes to a hardworking and fun team environmentYour profileExperience• Up to 2 years media experience with proven track record. Knowledge of thedigital disciplines would be beneficial but not essential• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint• Experience in managing large scale, complex media campaigns is essential• Previous experience with relevant marketing toolsPerson Specification• Be a confident communicator• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build strong relationships with clients• Display the ability to think creatively and innovatively• Very knowledgeable on all media• Possess good presentation skills – assist in presenting insights to clients• Good listener - ability to understand client's objectives• Exceptional attention to detail• Understands the importance of upskilling• Can think on their feet to make the right decision quickly• Be responsive to requestsWhy us?Flexible and hybrid working, within the Republic of Ireland. This role requires two days in office in our offices in 1 Windmill Lane, Dublin 2.24/7 access to professional development through LinkedIn Learning along with career progression and mentoringThe opportunity to work across a huge range of clients within so many different categories from sport, retail, food and drink, to alcohol, insurance, banking and so much more21 days annual leave plus a day off on your birthday, company closure days at Christmas and early finish on bank holiday FridaysA company culture that promotes work-life balanceFamily-focused benefits including paid maternity and paternity leave as well as maternity phase back program, fertility treatment supports and paid pregnancy loss leaveAccess to mental health and well-being programs including paid health insurance for you and your dependents under 18Professional financial advice; employer contributory pension and life assuranceMake a difference by joining our D&I, CSR, Green, Social or Great Place to Work committees; you'll get an extra days leave for your efforts.And lots more …Salary Range€33,000 - €44,000 DOE