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Account Director - maternity cover

Account Director - maternity cover

 

At Wilson Hartnell, we're more than just a PR agency; we're brand architects. We believe in making brands matter, and we achieve this by acting as valued, strategic partners to our clients. Our team is comprised of passionate, creative communicators who bring energy, authenticity, and a relentless curiosity to their work. We're part of the Ogilvy and WPP networks, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth and development.

The Opportunity:

We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Account Director to join our dynamic team as maternity cover. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead impactful campaigns for a prestigious portfolio of international brands and contribute to the growth of a leading agency.

What You'll Do:

As an Account Director, you'll be a strategic leader, a trusted advisor, and a driving force behind the success of our clients. You will:

  • Lead and Strategise: Develop and execute integrated communication strategies that align with clients' business objectives, with a strong focus on consumer brands.
  • Client Partnership: Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with senior-level clients, providing expert counsel and proactive solutions.
  • Project Excellence: Oversee all aspects of campaign execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
  • Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a team of talented PR professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Business Growth: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to the overall growth of the team.
  • Industry Insight: Stay ahead of the curve on industry trends, emerging technologies, and the evolving media and influencer landscape.
  • Creative Spark: Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to client challenges, pushing the boundaries of traditional PR.

What You'll Bring:

  • Proven Experience: 8+ years of experience in Consumer Public Relations, with a demonstrable track record of developing and implementing successful brand campaigns.
  • Strategic Mindset: Ability to analyse client business strategies, develop comprehensive brand plans, and deliver measurable results.
  • Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Irish media and influencer landscape, with a passion for consumer culture and emerging trends.
  • Exceptional Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present compelling ideas and build strong relationships.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of PR professionals.
  • Business Acumen: Strong business development skills and a proven ability to identify and pursue new opportunities.
  • Retail Experience: Experience in retail sectors such as fashion, food, vision, and audiology is highly desirable.
  • Project Management Expertise: Outstanding project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently and efficiently.

Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Work: Make a real difference for leading international brands.
  • Career Growth: Benefit from extensive training and development opportunities within the Ogilvy and WPP networks.
  • Collaborative Culture: Work in a fun, vibrant, and supportive team environment.
  • Competitive Compensation: Receive a salary that reflects the seniority of the position and your level of experience.
  • Global Network: Access to leading experts and resources globally.

To Apply:

If you're a passionate and driven PR professional with a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply.

 

Our ambition is to attract the very best diverse talent to our Wilson Hartnell / Ogilvy family, and to be an employer of choice in Ireland. We want everyone to feel welcome when they join us, and once they’re here, for them to want to stay with us, grow their career, and to feel they belong with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone who wants to work at Wilson Hartnell / Ogilvy. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.

 We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.

 

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