The Role
OVERVIEW This role assumes responsibility for managing media campaign activity for multiple client accounts. The role will also act as a point of contact for clients surrounding the day-to-day account management activity. It requires the use of media planning tools, the effective management of the media planning processes, excellent attention to detail and time management to ensure best in class delivery on behalf of the media team or clients. It also requires strong collaboration and communication with the wider organisation across the Central Teams to ensure that delivery is to the highest standards. A strong working relationship with colleagues, particularly the Channel Planning and Investment teams, is a crucial element of this role. Responsibilities / Key Performance Indictors (KPIs): The role of Client Manager assumes the responsibility for media plan development for all clients within their team. This means the coordination of Central Teams within Core to produce the media plan that is delivered to clients. Included in this is the use of tools to power the media planning process. This role is central to the efficient and effective running of the day-to-day client service including ownership and actualisation of media plans, monitoring of POs, timely and accurate billing, creating presentations of competitor insights, ideation and working with the team to deliver innovation. The client manager will work closely with the Channel Planning and Investment teams, will manage the delivery of the media plan, and will ensure that it is aligned with the overall media rationale.
Your profile
Experience • 2-5 years’ media experience with proven track record. Knowledge of the digital disciplines would be beneficial • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint • Experience with 3rd party tracking (DoubleClick) is preferable • Experience in managing large scale, complex media campaigns is essential • Previous experience with relevant marketing tools. Person 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 – ideally an expert on at least one medium • 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 • Highly organised individual that can manage multiple client projects and the overall delivery of the work • Understands and appreciates the benefit of processes • Can think on their feet to make the right decision quickly • Be responsive to requests
Why us?
Flexible and hybrid working24/7 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 …OUR COMMITMENTSOur industry relies on creativity and innovation – these are skills that are not bound by gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, membership of the Traveller community, marital or family status, disability, age, socio-economic background, or any other attributes. Core is committed to diversity in its workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants. If you need reasonable accommodation for any reason at any part of the interview process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and we will do our best to help.
About us
Core is Ireland's largest marketing communications company with over 300 people working across the key areas of marketing communications - research, data science, strategy, planning, creative development and implementation. We are now a collective of nine practices, working towards a single purpose - to expand the possibilities of what brands can achieve. At Core, we believe that change can move us forward and compel us towards new possibilities. Our wonderful people are at the centre of our success. It is essential that we keep building a high-trust working environment that supports our people and enables them to flourish. There is no magic formula for becoming a great place to work. Instead, it involves working together, through constant change, to match the personal dreams and ambitions of our people with the aspirations of the organisation.Over the years, we have cemented our position as a great place to work, time and time again. Core was voted Agency Network of the Year for 2024. This year, we were again voted as one of Irelands Best Workplaces by the Great Place to Work Institute for the 15th year, alongside being awarded a Best Workplace for Health and Wellbeing, and a Best Workplace for Women in 2024.