We're working with a leading media agency seeking an exceptional Account Director to lead an established team and work across key client accounts. This is an opportunity to be at the heart of client relationships, understanding their business challenges and acting as a true strategic partner.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership

• Act as the primary client partner, understanding their business operationally and strategically
• Develop and maintain strong, meaningful relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Deliver regular insights and innovative thinking to inspire clients
• Lead annual planning and large-scale briefs across all channels
• Manage weekly status meetings with clients and internal teams

Business Management

• Run day-to-day business operations, prioritising and orchestrating workflows
• Develop and implement Client Development Plans
• Take briefs alongside planning teams, providing strategic direction
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards and are completed on time
• Drive profitability and year-on-year growth

Commercial Acumen

• Identify new revenue opportunities and business growth areas
• Oversee billings and revenue management
• Provide accurate commercial forecasts and projections
• Contribute to new business initiatives as an agency leader

Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop direct reports
• Create a pipeline for talent progression within your team
• Maintain appraisal processes and support skills development
• Set standards and lead by example
• Foster a collaborative, positive team culture

Agency Leadership

• Champion agency culture and encourage participation in internal initiatives
• Challenge and drive positive change across the business
• Collaborate across departments to deliver outstanding client work
• Contribute to making the agency better through proactive thinking
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What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing client relationships in a media agency at a senior level
• Strong cross-media knowledge with the ability to provide strategic direction
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and revenue
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Ability to inspire teams and clients alike
• Track record of driving business growth and profitability

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fair, inclusive hiring. If you need adjustments at any stage, tell us and we'll make it work.

Right to work Applicants should have the right to work in Ireland.

Salary from €70K DOE

To apply, please contact Think Differently Recruitment