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Mediahuis is Ireland's leading print and digital media publisher, reaching millions of consumers daily. We publish some of the most well-read media brands on the island of Ireland including the Sunday Independent, the Belfast Telegraph, BelfastTelegraph.co.uk, Independent.ie and the Sunday World. We also produce 12 weekly regional newspapers and have a portfolio of well-known digital marketplaces. Our company is the largest wholesale distributor of newspapers and magazines on the island. Mediahuis believes unconditionally in independent journalism and a strong and relevant media that make a positive contribution to people and society. Mediahuis is part of a privately-owned leading European media group, headquartered in Belgium.

Overview:
The Account Director will be responsible for managing and growing their agency client patch, across all revenue lines. Working closely with the Innovation Team, Design Team, Content Team and Audience Insights Team to create innovative and bespoke proposals, both proactive and reactive, and targeting potential clients within the agency patch. Accurately reporting and forecasting across the agency patch, ensuring monthly and yearly budgets are achieved.

Role Responsibilities (Overview)

Partner with agencies to sell the full range of Mediahuis products across print and digital
Manage revenue delivery versus budgets
Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of business to achieve yearly targets
Ensure all bookings and client information is kept up to date and accurate at all times
Develop strong internal relationships and work closely with the Innovation Team, Design Team, Content Team and Audience Insights Team
Target clients with new Mediahuis products, both proactively and reactively
Work with the design team to ensure all pitch decks are of the highest standard, accurately address the brief and achieve the client KPIs
Build and manage relationships with key clients and agency partners at every level of the organisation
Continually identify and target new clients on your patch

Experience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)

BA degree preferred in Marketing, Business or equivalent
5+ years’ experience in a Senior Media Sales role

Skills & Attributes

Skills

Excellent understanding of the media landscape
Experience working with brands and marketing strategies
Excellent understanding of Irish cultural trends
Strong commercial focus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in presenting to senior brand managers and c-suite business owners
Great computer literacy
A proven track record of great client engagement
Strong knowledge of media trends – across print, digital, audio, video and social
Excellent attention to detail
Strong agency relationships
Adaptable approach to fast changing advertising and sales environment

Attributes

A team player that can build good relationships internally and externally
Proactive, full of good ideas, and resilient
A great communicator
Excellent at organisation and prioritisation
Dynamic and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Motivated by goals and targets
Excellent with PowerPoint presentations
Creative, with the ability to think outside the box
A problem solver

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Account Director (2022-4)

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