Senior Account Manager - Agency

Company Description

Think Differently is a recruitment consultancy with expertise in the media communications sector in Ireland. Our dedicated focus is on creating real opportunities for our candidates, clients, and future talent, and we do this through a unique ecosystem that supports inclusion to drive a more diverse workforce. Contact us today for a confidential conversation about the work we do.

Role Description

This is a full-time Senior Account Manager position within a key Global Media Agency in Dublin. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the day-to-day management of small and medium-sized client accounts, contributing to strategy and media planning across the full media mix. The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and media owners through direct, proactive engagement. You will oversee campaign delivery from planning through to post-campaign analysis, ensuring deadlines and financial processes are met. A key part of the role is developing and mentoring junior team members, delegating effectively and sharing expertise. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in media account management, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills.

Senior Account Manager

A leadership role managing small-medium accounts, supporting senior staff on larger projects, and developing junior team members.

Client Management Lead responses to client briefs, contribute to strategy and idea generation, manage media planning and booking independently, and proactively pre-empt client needs. Stay current with industry trends and apply them to client accounts.

Relationship Management Build strong relationships with clients and media owners through direct, personal engagement. Demonstrate excellent negotiation skills and a willingness to network and socialise to develop these relationships.

Reporting & Administration Conduct audience and competitive analysis, oversee post-campaign reporting, manage campaign administration, and liaise with creative and media partners to ensure smooth delivery.

Financial Ensure timely and accurate financial processing, and support junior team members in developing their financial management skills.

Team & Development Train and delegate to junior staff, collaborate across internal teams, and commit to ongoing self-development. Flexibility and willingness to work beyond core hours is required.

Key Skills

• Proven media sector account management experience
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Digitally literate across paid, owned, and earned media
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills

Salary €50,000 DOE

To find out more contact our trusted partners at ThinkDifferently.ie or apply below

At ThinkDifferently.ie we are an equal opportunity agency. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic origin or disability status