Account Manager

RecruitmentPlus; Sandyford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitmentPlus in Sandyford, Ireland, seeks an Account Manager to join the Business Development Team. The role involves identifying and developing new business opportunities with local authorities across Ireland and requires regular travel.

You will survey potential sites, assess feasibility, and prepare compelling proposals for public-sector clients. A full Irish driving licence and willingness to travel are required; proven experience in new business development or account management is

Qualifications

• Proven experience in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Experience engaging with local authorities and public sector bodies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and pursue new business opportunities with local authorities and public sector bodies.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline across assigned regions.
• Prepare compelling business cases, commercial offers and presentations for local authorities.

Skills

New business development

Account management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Account Manager– Business Development Team

Office in Sandyford.

This role requires travel throughout Ireland to meet with clients.

Our client are a leader in outdoor advertising and digital display advertising, managing a comprehensive nationwide retail and public sector portfolio.

The Account Manager will be a member of the Business Development team.

Purpose of the Role

to assist with identifying, securing and developing new business opportunities and relationships with local authorities and other organisations. The role includes surveying potential sites and building strong relationships with key stakeholders in local government and associated organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying, qualifying and pursuing new business opportunities with local authorities and related public sector bodies.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities across allocated regions which are in keeping with the needs of the business.
• Prepare compelling business cases, commercial offers and presentations tailored to local authority priorities and constraints.

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with officers, elected members and decision-makers in local authorities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships and lines of communications with colleagues within the business to ensure full support at each stage of the process.
• Map key stakeholders, decision processes and governance timelines and ensure effective engagement with stakeholders.
• Represent the company at meetings, committees, industry events and public consultations as required.

Site Surveying & Opportunity Assessment

• Conduct site surveys to identify, qualify and prioritise potential locations for new assets / services.
• Assess technical, commercial and regulatory feasibility of each site (e.g. planning, health & safety, local policies) in conjunction with relevant colleagues.
• Produce clear survey reports, including photos, measurements, risks and recommendations.

Internal Collaboration & Reporting

• Collaborate with Finance, Technical, Operations teams and Sales & Marketing to structure effective proposals.
• Provide accurate and timely forecasts, reports and market intelligence.
• Contribute to the development of tools, templates and processes for working with local authorities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in new business development, account management or commercial roles.
• Experience conducting site surveys or field assessments (or working closely with teams that do).
• Confident communicator, able to engage credibly with senior stakeholders and technical teams.
• Full Irish driving licence and willingness to travel regularly within the region.
• Good understanding of local authority structures, governance, procurement practices and decision-making processes.
• Familiarity with planning regulations, policies and street works considerations.
• Demonstrable track record of winning and growing business, ideally with local authorities or the wider public sector.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially focused and results-driven.
• Proactive self-starter, comfortable working independently and in the field.
• Structured and organised, with strong pipeline and time management.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, able to work across functions and geographies.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

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