Senior Account Manager
Location : Dublin (Hybrid)
Type : Full-time
Level : Mid-Senior
A leading Dublin-based creative agency is seeking a Senior Account Manager with a background in experiential, shopper and event marketing. This is an exciting opportunity to work across major brands in a fast-paced, idea-driven environment.
What you will do
- Own the account day to day
Act as primary client contact; build trusted relationships and keep stakeholders aligned
Run delivery : scope, timelines, budgets, resource planning, and supplier managementMaintain and manage projects, protect margins and ensure on time, on budget deliveryLead campaign development and executionTranslate briefs into clear agency briefs; lead brainstorms; shape proposals and decks
Oversee production for live activations and in-store programmes; ensure H&S / compliance and brand adherenceCoordinate internal teams and third parties; plan capacity and additional resource for peak periodsDrive growth and qualityProactively identify upsell / cross sell opportunities within your accounts
Produce high quality presentations, T&Cs, copy, case studies, award entriesReport performance with actionable insights; feed learnings into continuous improvementOperate with senioritySeek sig noff from AD+ on major budgets, pitches, and atypical legal / compliance items
Model calm, solution led delivery under pressure; mentor juniors and champion internal initiativesWhat you will bring (must-haves)
5+ years in a marketing / experiential / shopper agency, currently operating at Account Manager levelProven ownership of campaigns with live / event, shopper, and BTL componentsCommercial discipline : budgeting, forecasting, supplier negotiation, and margin managementStrong client leadership : trusted advisor, clear communicator, consistent stakeholder managementProduction knowhow : structures and site builds, print / POS, H&S and onsite operationsConfident briefing, writing, and presenting : proposals, decks, T&Cs, copy, and post campaign reportsProficient with core productivity tools (PowerPoint / Slides, Excel / Sheets, Word / Docs)Nice to have
Experience integrating digital / social and technology (e.g., apps, web, SMS) into live / shopper activityFamiliarity with CanvaThought leadership mindset : industry piece, award submissions, or case study authorshipWhy apply through Think Differently?
Specialists in media, marketing and communications with deep experiential / shopper expertiseAccess to confidential and sometimes unadvertised roles with leading brands and agenciesClear preparation, honest feedback, and a people first, inclusive processHow to apply Apply with your CV and a short note on :
A multichannel experiential / shopper project you led end to end (objective, your remit, outcome)How you managed budget / margins while elevating the brand experienceA deck or case study you helped create (attachments or link welcome)Inclusive hiring We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fair, inclusive hiring. If you need adjustments at any stage, tell us and well make it work.
Right to work Applicants should have the right to work in Ireland.
Salary in line with market and is DOE