Account Manager - Ireland - Perm

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role:  Account Manager

Location:  Dublin, Ireland

About the role: 

This is an exciting and challenging role for an experienced Account Manager who will be joining our in-house studio team working with a global leader in the drinks industry. The core role will focus on building great relationships with marketing professionals and collaborating with a cross-departmental team of people to deliver projects that result in growth for our clients.  

The ideal candidate will have experience leading social, campaign adapt, CR and ecomm projects from start to finish. They will have a track record of delivering on-brief quality work and growth in their client relationships. They will be excited about working across a portfolio of brands.

What you will be doing: 

• Client relationship management: Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with the local market teams. Serve as one the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts. Embody and implement quality service levels across all interactions with clients. Elevate the quality of client briefs and OLIVER’s response to them. Keep senior management up to date on the account health.  


• Strategic Planning: Assist in the development of strategies on projects and services that align with client business goals and objectives. Provide strategic recommendations, forward plan activity and ensure the timely delivery of campaigns. Provide clients with insights and recommendations in collaboration with OLIVER teams.  


• Project Oversight:  Write statements of work for new projects. Oversee the execution of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Manage day to day communications of projects that you are working on, including project status, contact reports, and risk logs. Escalate and resolve project risks. Coordinate meetings and clients to discuss project status, share work and gather feedback.   


• Team Leadership: Develop a deep understanding of the client’s business and brands to inspire and influence OLIVER teams. Foster an environment of collaboration and performance. Provide account leadership to cross-discipline agency teams on projects. Proactively identify potential problems and develop solutions to prevent them. 


• Financial Management: Manage client project budgets, ensuring all projects are profitable and delivered in scope. Oversee billing and reporting for client accounts. Responsible for providing support to report against financial targets.  


• Performance Measurement: Collaborate with strategy and social teams to analyse campaign performance and provide reports and recommendations for optimization.  


• Industry Insight and Innovation Stay informed about industry trends and innovations to keep clients at the forefront of advertising practices. Bring the best of OLIVER and The Brand Tech Group to the client.  

What you need to be great in this role: 

• 3-5 years relevant agency and project experience.  


• Proven track record of managing successful client relationships and identifying and delivering opportunities for growth.   


• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.  


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.  


• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.  


• Confident managing client stakeholders. 


• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision making 


• Ability to work as part of a global team, with team members based in market, offshore and in other regions.  


• Proven track record delivering projects that deliver impact for clients.  


• Proven track record of proactivity and initiative in client partnerships 


• Ability to be onsite with clients and the OLIVER team minimum 3 days a week. Understanding the flexibility will be required at times to meet the needs of the client.  

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Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

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OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.   

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