Associate Director Dublin

150Bond; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading strategic advisory firm in Dublin is searching for an experienced Associate Director to oversee account strategy and communication. This role demands excellent leadership, communication skills, and a minimum of 7 years in the PR industry. The successful candidate will manage client relations, drive business development, and streamline operations while leading a dynamic team. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Matched Pension

Increased annual leave benefits

Personal budget towards home office & wellness

Flexible work-from-anywhere in August

Generous employee rewards program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in the PR industry.
• Agency experience is a necessity.
• Expertise in strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of accounts in strategy and communication.
• Manage high-profile corporate clients and drive new business initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, invoicing, and time management.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Time management

Strategic mindset

Job description

Overview

150Bond provides high-level strategic advice to C-level executives helping them to tell their story and grow their network. We work with high-growth tech startups, top-tier VCs, and Fortune 500s. We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our global team in the Dublin office. Hopefully, you are as excited as we are about innovative companies and top-tier investors working in the technology sector. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development of our accounts in all aspects of strategy and communication and keeping the company running effectively by streamlining operations with Account Directors. You will have established relationships in media and a strong trusted network of leaders in business and communications. This hands-on role requires excellent communication, time management, and people skills.

Responsibilities

• A team player with strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record managing high-profile corporate clients
• A creative and ideas-focused approach with a strategic mindset to consistently over-deliver for clients
• An ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment including, but not limited to, client relationship management, driving client calls, planning news announcements, end-of-month reporting, and strategy execution, and managing multiple stakeholders, e.g. IR, investors, etc
• Lead business development initiatives and continuously build a strong pipeline of clients, availing of industry-leading commission rates
• Proactive, day-to-day contact with all levels of client contacts, including, but not limited to, overseeing budgeting, invoicing, and time management, driving new business pitches, and counseling
• Leading a team in all aspects of communications, pitching, strategy
• Expertise in strategic planning
• Proven ability to secure high-profile coverage with national business, consumer lifestyle, and general interest media outlets

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in the PR industry
• Agency experience is a necessity
• Broad enterprise client experience across technology and business
• Ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Possess strong leadership qualities, with a proven ability to delegate
• Experience in client lead, management, and strategy development.

Knowledge in any of our practice areas

• AI
• B2B Enterprise
• Deeptech
• Fintech
• Future of Work
• Sustainability
• Venture Capital
• Web3

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Matched Pension, private healthcare, and phone contract
• Increased annual leave benefits with tenure
• Personal budget towards home office & wellness
• Hybrid working - 2 days working from home
• Flexible work-from-anywhere in August
• Summer half-day Fridays
• Team appreciation weekly lunches and happy hours
• Generous employee rewards and recognition program