Job Description
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER, SPORTS MARKETING & SPONSORSHIPWilson Hartnell, Ireland's largest and one of the longest established PR agencies in Ireland, has a very exciting opportunity for an ambitious, creative, and initiative-taking Senior Account Manager to join its Sports Marketing & Sponsorship Practice.
The position offers an excellent career opportunity to join our dynamic sport specialist team to work on an outstanding portfolio of Irish and international brand names.
At Wilson Hartnell, we are passionate about making brands matter and see ourselves as true partners to our clients.
Our exceptionally talented people are creative communicators and culture vultures who bring energy, authenticity, and curiosity to their work every day.
We foster a fun, vibrant, collaborative, and supportive team working environment where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to acquire new skills, learn from leading experts both locally and through the Ogilvy and WPP networks, and benefit from the extensive, structured training programme.
What we are looking for: We are seeking a confident, creative, and highly capable communications professional with an excellent track record in delivering successful sports marketing and sponsorship campaigns.
The successful candidate will have the ability to analyse client business strategies and develop brand plans to deliver against them; demonstrate outstanding project management skills, with the ability to scope and manage projects with a high degree of independence, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver outstanding client service.
Excellent people management skills and confidence in advising client teams is also essential.
A minimum of five years' experience in communications is required – ideally but not necessarily - within an agency environment.
Responsibilities will include: Planning and strategy development Client and project management Developing creative programmes Sponsorship activation and implementation Creative copywriting Budget management Media relations Event management Social media management Influencer marketing Content creation Fostering cross agency partnerships Salary will be market related, reflecting the position, the level of experience required, as well as each candidate's individual skillset and capability.
Company Description Wilson Hartnell (WH) is Ireland's leading communications agency representing a cross section of Irish and international clients.
WH, which is ultimately owned by WPP, the world's largest communications company, is part of the Ogilvy Group.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.
This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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