Account Director Advertising – Tralee County Kerry

Back 4 Good; Tralee; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Back 4 Good is seeking an experienced Account Director – Advertising to lead key client relationships and shape innovative advertising strategies across digital, social, print and broadcast channels for a County Kerry client.

This senior role requires strong commercial acumen, leadership and the ability to win new business while overseeing budgets, campaigns and cross-functional delivery teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in advertising, media sales or agency account management.
• Proven experience managing major client accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Experience delivering integrated advertising campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of high-value advertising accounts.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Develop integrated advertising campaigns across digital, social, print and broadcast channels.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate additional revenue.
• Lead client presentations, pitches and commercial negotiations.
• Oversee advertising budgets, campaign performance and profitability.
• Collaborate with creative, digital, production and media teams.
• Monitor market developments, consumer behaviour and advertising trends.
• Ensure campaigns meet agreed objectives, deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Account management

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising

Tools

CRM systems

Campaign analytics tools

Job description

Account Director – Advertising

Location: County Kerry, Ireland
Sector: Advertising, Marketing & Media
Position: Full-Time | Permanent

Opportunity Overview

MyJobs is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Account Director – Advertising for an exciting opportunity with a client based in County Kerry.

The successful candidate will lead key client relationships, develop innovative advertising strategies and drive revenue growth across digital, traditional and integrated media platforms.

This senior position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious advertising professional to influence business development and deliver outstanding client results.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of high-value advertising accounts.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Develop integrated advertising campaigns across digital, social, print and broadcast channels.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate additional revenue.
• Lead client presentations, pitches and commercial negotiations.
• Oversee advertising budgets, campaign performance and profitability.
• Collaborate with creative, digital, production and media teams.
• Monitor market developments, consumer behaviour and advertising trends.
• Ensure campaigns meet agreed objectives, deadlines and quality standards.

Candidate Specification

• Minimum five years’ experience in advertising, media sales or agency account management.
• Proven experience managing major client accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Experience delivering integrated advertising campaigns.
• Strong leadership, organisational and strategic planning capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience at Account Director or Senior Account Manager level.
• Knowledge of digital advertising, programmatic media and campaign analytics.
• Experience working with national and international brands.
• Established relationships within the Irish advertising industry.

Role Details

Location: County Kerry, Ireland
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive remuneration package, dependent on experience.