The Role
We are delighted to announce Zenith, a part of Core, are hiring a Client Manager!OverviewThis role assumes responsibility for managing media campaign activity for multiple clientaccounts. The role will also act as a point of contact for clients surrounding the day-to-dayaccount management activity. It requires the use of media planning tools, the effectivemanagement of the media planning processes, excellent attention to detail and timemanagement to ensure best in class delivery on behalf of the media team for clients. It alsorequires strong collaboration and communication with the wider organisation across theCentral Teams to ensure that delivery is to the highest standards. A strong working relationshipwith colleagues, particularly the Channel Planning and Investment teams, is a crucial element ofthis role.Responsibilities / Key Performance Indictors (KPIs):The role of Client Manager assumes the responsibility for media plan development for allclients within their team. This means the coordination of Central Teams within Core toproduce 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 tothe efficient and effective running of the day-to-day client service including ownership andactualisation of media plans, monitoring of POs, timely and accurate billing, creatingpresentations 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, willmanage the delivery of the media plan, and will ensure that it is aligned with the overall mediarationale.This will all be delivered accurately and by adhering to processes as outlined in our ways ofworking. KPIs will include unbilled %, efficient resolution of media queries, and “Delivery” client servicescores in the annual RADAR service review.AGENCY PERFORMANCE (Quadrant 1 - Creates the future / Quadrant 2 - Connectswith clients/Industry)• Ownership of the creation of the media plan, working closely with The ChannelPlanning team and all Central Teams to ensure efficient delivery of the media planningprocess• Management of campaign from start to end, essentially project managing the campaign(dealing with client queries, coordinating reports, monitoring, ensuring plans are auditready)• Ensure any audit recommendations that have been agreed by Business Director andClient Director with auditor are implemented on all media plans, including workingwith Channel Planning and Investment teams to manage• Manage all campaign amendments, and push changes through to The Channel Planningteam and Investment teams• Internal coordination with Core Practices and Central Teams on live campaign queriesincluding delivery updates and pacing reports• Analyse and understand reports generated by Central Teams. Use the data generatedto provide insights and identify clear actions to be taken• Liaising with the Creative Agency and OOH agencies for delivery of creative assets• Develop an understanding of each Practice and Central Team within Core and what itcontributes to the overall plan• Validate campaign delivery and performance• Create and project manage post campaign reviews for clients• Responsibility in making sure a campaign goes live• Helping prep media presentations• Coordinating media owner briefs and delivery• Ensuring all plans are audit ready each month• Adopt and embrace an accuracy culture by having and supporting excellent attentionto detailCOMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE (Quadrant 3 - Manages the business)• Collection and reconciliation of client POs and manage the internal communication ofPOs across teams ensuring effective and efficient month end billing in conjunction withthe Media Operations Associate• Reconciliation of all media plans at month end to reflect delivery• Overall responsibility for billing at the end of each month• Manage media budgets, forecasting and aged debt• Ensure all billing is 100% accurate and on time for clients, and particularly on new outof scope projects, with correct booking category being used to easily and accuratelyidentify progress.• Ensure timesheets are updated weekly and that they accurately reflect the time spenton our clients businessTALENT MANAGEMENT (Quadrant 4 - Inspires the team)• 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 the yearand play a role in creating the strategies to deliver against them• Ensure close collaboration with Client Director so that they are enabled to activelyassist your development and to ensure the consistent delivery of the highest standardof agency output• Ensure a strong comprehension and commitment to your career development plan inline 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 environment
Your profile
Experience• 2-4 years’ media experience with proven track record. Knowledge of the digitaldisciplines 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 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 – 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 overalldelivery 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?
Why us?Flexible and hybrid working model24/7 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.
Salary Range
€33,000 - €44,000 DOE
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.