Account Executive, Commercialisation (Contract)

Savills plc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Savills plc is hiring an Account Executive to support our Commercialisation team in Cork or Dublin city in 2026 on a full-time fixed-term basis.

The role focuses on managing a weekly events schedule across our retail schemes and providing administrative support for the Commercialisation service line. The successful candidate will handle logistics, assist with marketing tasks, and develop strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies or related field.
• Experience in sales and lead generation is desirable or willingness to learn.
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly booking schedule across retail schemes and provide logistics support.
• Assist in maximizing revenue across shopping centres and promote bookings.
• Generate sales opportunities and convert leads to customers.
• Support department marketing with email campaigns and client presentations.
• Respond to customer inquiries promptly and advise on procedures and insurance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Phone & email communication

Self-motivation

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Sales/lead generation interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Studies or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Savills Commercialisation is an established service which offers first class commercialisation solutions to shopping centres and retail schemes nationwide. We manage all kiosk, pop-up and promotional activity for our client retail schemes to generate new revenue streams, and work with Irish & International brands and businesses across the country.

There is now a vacancy for an Account Executive to join our Commercialisation team in Cork or Dublin city in 2026 in a full-time fixed term capacity.

Purpose of the Role

This is a busy account executive role with a focus on managing a weekly schedule of events across our retail schemes and provide administrative support for the Commercialisation service line.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of the weekly booking schedule, providing logistics support and communication between centres, customers and clients

• Assist in maximising revenue income across a portfolio of Shopping Centres, retail schemes and commercial sites nationwide to hit annual revenue targets

• Generating sales opportunities and converting leads to new customers and bookings

• Assist with department marketing including email campaigns, newsletter generation and in-house and client presentations

• Reply to customer enquiries in a timely manner and provide advice regarding insurance requirements, booking procedure etc *

• General administrative duties which will include preparing license agreements and invoicing *

• Support with collection of license fees and overseeing bank account transactions

• Develop and implement administrative systems as needed to aid the efficient running of the department

• Assist in the preparation of client and internal financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis

• Document control including but not limited to financial reporting and legal reporting*

• Build relationships with centre management teams, landlords and customers

• Ad hoc administrative support to the wider Savills Cork office if and when required

* Specific training provided in these areas but openness and willingness to learn is essential

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

The essential core competencies for this role are strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiastic approach to client and customer relationship management. Successful applicants must have excellent administrative skills, strong attention to detail and be comfortable with phone and email communication. The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Studies or other relevant field preferred

• Some experience in sales and lead generation ideal, or willingness to learn

• Creative, forward thinking & customer centric with an enthusiastic approach to client management

• High attention to detail & results driven

• Self-motivated with drive & initiative

• Strong PC skills essential (Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point experience a requirement).

• Experience in marketing, sales and/or event management would be of benefit

• Strong verbal and written communication & numeracy skills essential.

• Efficient planning & organisational skills

• Ability to engage in a professional manner with both internal and external customers

• Property knowledge/ interest preferred but not essential

• Have a minimum of 1 years' experience in an administrative role