Senior Account Manager – Field Based

Gilligan Black Recruitment Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a motivated Senior Account Manager in Ireland to drive new business and strengthen partnerships. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in client acquisition. A degree in Business or Marketing is required. The salary ranges from €60-70k with an excellent package, including a company car.

Benefits

Company car

Excellent package

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline.
• Proven success in contract negotiation and client acquisition.
• Strong commercial acumen with strategic awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of contracts.
• Negotiate and manage agreements with stakeholders.
• Identify and secure new business partnerships.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Client acquisition

Revenue growth

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline

Masters’ level preferred

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Application Details

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Job Description

Senior Account Manager – Field Based. Dublin based & Irish travel will be required. €60-70k depending on experience, with company car and excellent package. An incredible opportunity to join a media powerhouse as they go through an exciting period of growth! To support this expansion, we are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute Senior Account Manager to drive new business relationships, strengthen strategic partnerships, and contribute to the organisation’s continued success across the Irish market. This role requires a confident negotiator with a proven track record in contract management, client acquisition, and commercial growth across both public and private sectors. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with hands‑on execution, bringing energy, insight, and a data‑driven approach to developing long‑term value for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of contracts, ensuring compliance, delivery of commitments, and alignment with broader business objectives.
• Negotiate and manage agreements across public and private sector stakeholders.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business partnerships across multiple markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
• Lead on proposal development, pricing strategies, and commercial negotiations to secure profitable outcomes.
• Balance client requirements with organisational objectives to ensure sustainable growth.
• Leverage insights to position the business competitively and identify new growth opportunities.
• Work collaboratively across multiple business functions in Ireland.
• Develop and implement effective business development plans.

Experience

• Degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline – ideally to Masters’ level.
• Proven success in contract negotiation, client acquisition, and revenue growth.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic awareness.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional presentation and communication abilities.
• Self‑motivated, resilient, and results‑driven with a collaborative mindset.

Sector

• Professional, scientific and technical activities

Career Level

• Managerial