Senior Account Executive

Merkle Italia; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Hybrid work model

Tailored benefits package

Job summary

Dentsu in Dublin is seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive day‑to‑day management and growth of client accounts across campaigns. You will coordinate with Account Manager, Director and specialist teams to deliver high‑quality work on time and within budgets.

Based in our Dublin office with flexible working arrangements, the role offers a permanent contract and a competitive salary with a customizable benefits package. The team values collaboration and client‑focused results.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in client service or media roles.
• Strong understanding of Irish media and digital/offline campaigns.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day‑to‑day management of assigned client accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication.
• Lead the coordination and delivery of campaigns within timelines and budgets.
• Support development of campaign plans and strategic recommendations.
• Communicate briefs to specialist teams and ensure clarity.
• Prepare client-facing reports and manage billing processes.
• Contribute to case studies and agency thought leadership.

Skills

Client service

Media planning

Campaign coordination

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Budgeting & billing

Tools

MX system

Job description

Purpose of the Role

As a Senior Account Executive, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day management and growth of client accounts, working closely with the Account Manager, Account Director and wider specialist teams to deliver best‑in‑class client service and campaigns. You will take ownership of campaign delivery across a portfolio of client accounts, building strong client relationships, coordinating with specialist teams, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards. You will contribute to campaign planning, identify opportunities to support client objectives and deliver additional value for clients, and act as a trusted point of contact for clients while supporting the Account Manager and Account Director in driving account success. Success will be measured through client satisfaction, quality of delivery, and your contribution to the overall success of client accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day‑to‑day management of assigned client accounts, acting as a key contact for clients and specialist teams
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and a deep understanding of client business objectives
• Lead the coordination and delivery of campaigns, ensuring timelines, budgets and deliverables are effectively managed
• Support the Account Manager and Account Director in the development of campaign plans, client reviews and strategic recommendations aligned with client objectives
• Following alignment with the Account Manager, develop and communicate campaign briefs to specialist teams, ensuring objectives, deliverables and timelines are clearly understood
• Work collaboratively with specialist teams to ensure integrated and best‑in‑class campaign delivery
• Manage campaign setup and bookings within agency systems, including MX, ensuring campaign details, budgets and timelines are accurately maintained
• Lead post‑campaign analysis (PCA), identifying key insights, learnings and recommendations to inform future campaign activity
• Prepare and confidently present client‑facing reports, campaign reviews, presentations and recommendations
• Manage campaign billing processes, ensuring campaign bookings, purchase orders, approved budgets are accurately aligned and processed in a timely manner
• Contribute to case studies, award submissions and agency thought leadership initiatives

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a client service, media role, preferably within an agency environment
• Strong understanding of Irish media and digital and offline campaign planning principles
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with confidence engaging directly with clients
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret campaign results, identify key insights and develop informed recommendations
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong financial and administrative accuracy, particularly in relation to campaign budgets, purchase orders, bookings and billing processes
• Experience using agency planning, booking and financial systems (e.g. MX) is preferred
• Proactive, solutions‑focused and able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

What we offer

• This is a permanent role
• The team is based in our Dublin office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office three days a week
• As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for.

Job Details

• Location: Dublin
• Brand: Iprospect
• Time Type: Full time
• Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.