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Client Manager – Core Recruitment & Tactical

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Client Manager to join the team in Core’s full service Tactical and Recruitment team. You’ll manage a range of medical clients both within the HSE and the independent hospitals. The role will be on a full-service basis including include media planning & buying (traditional press, digital and broadcast) and managing the artwork.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for media and an interest in creative as you will work across both teams. There is a strong focus on admin in this role so your organisational skills need to be top notch. You must have excellent attention to detail, be able to manage deadlines and clients alike.

If you would like to apply for this role or if you require further information, please contact hr@onecore.ie

Proposition Manager (Consumer)

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Sector: Marketing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: €80,000 – €90,000
Contact: Lauren Fahy
Job ref: 5935

Proposition Manager

A leading Dublin city centre-based organisation is seeking a proposition manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a newly created position in the business responsible for identifying, developing and bringing to market customer led propositions.

You will be responsible for bringing new products to market through their full lifecycle – ideation through to delivery. Key to this role is a keen ability to identify trends and insights, the ability to develop product development plans, and to clearly articulate customer needs, product benefits and revenue opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you must have proven propositions and product development experience, in a services business within B2C. A strong customer focus with the ability to work with and influence key stakeholders is essential.

Contact Lauren Fahy on lfahy@alternatives.ie or 085 161 2262 for a confidential discussion.

Alternatives Group – We provide a diverse range of opportunities- permanent, contract and consulting – for the best marketing | digital | data | customer centric talent.

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Digital Analyst & Content Specialist

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Sector: Digital
Job type: Contract
Salary: €40,000 – €45,000
Contact: Niamh Reddy

A large corporate in Dublin West is seeking a Digital Analyst & Content Specialist to join their team for a 12 month period. The person in this role will be given the opportunity to assist in the planning, execution and optimisation of the brands online marketing strategy. You will have a passion for digital marketing and have a deep understanding of digital marketing activities/tools (display, search, social media, content development, SEO, Google Analytics & Adwords) and how they integrate in to overall marketing strategies to deliver on business KPIs.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of the brands digital marketing and social media strategy
  • Manage all PPC campaigns including budget, adwords set up, optimisation and reporting
  • Lead the development and on-going management of the weekly digital tracker to maximise the online presence
  • Track and report SEO performance via monthly report
  • Develop a consistent content strategy for all social channels in line with the brands messaging and key business objectives
  • Develop strong partnerships with media and creative agencies to support the delivery of effective digital campaigns

What are we looking for:

  • Experience across multiple platforms: Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms
  • Understanding of content strategy
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and work in a dynamic environment
  • Knowledge of analytics & reporting
  • The ability to multi task, prioritise tasks and switch between duties
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic

If you are interested in finding out more please contact Niamh Reddy on nreddy@alternatives.ie

Alternatives Group – We provide a diverse range of opportunities- permanent, contract and consulting – for the best marketing | digital | data | customer centric talent.

First to the future, ensuring you are too.

Agency Sales Director – Radio Nova & Sunshine 106.8

     

To represent Radio Nova and Sunshine 106.8 with designated Advertising Agencies and also various brands.

To work with the Sales Director of each station in order to devise and implement strategies, both joint and individual in order to grow revenue for each station via a mix of spot, S&P, creative solutions and digital revenue.

Skills/experience required:

  • Excellent knowledge of the Media market and Agency landscape
  • Firsthand experience of sales activities and processes
  • Excellent account management skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: relationship management/communications/ presentations etc.
  • An ability to read financial information in relation to revenue and profitability
  • An ability to read, understand and deliver research data and information

Key job purpose:

  • Responsible to the Sales Director of each station for the achievement of a predetermined sales targets
  • Responsible for representing all Company products

Job responsibilities:

  • Achieve a pre-determined sales target with Agencies and Advertisers.
  • Undertake a pre-determined number of agency/advertiser presentations per quarter.
  • Report back market information in a way that allows the sales/marketing team to use it to monitor the trends in the marketplace, which in turn will help the group to make innovative and strategic decisions.

Client service:

  • Maintain and develop business relationship with all agencies.
  • Continue to grow and develop the Company’s brand.
  • Ensure a high standard of customer care is maintained throughout the campaign, from optioning the air space to completion of appropriate paperwork.
  • Ensure a prompt and effective response to customer queries and complaints.
  • Advise the relevant departments when appropriate and take action to resolve the issues.
  • Plan and prepare all sales presentations and calls.

Key attributes:

  • Sound commercial acumen and judgment.
  • Requirement of strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Good team player.
  • Flexibility to meet the company’s ever hanging sales requirements.
  • A willingness to represent the company in a manner befitting a responsible Agency Sales Executive, promoting the best interests of the company, and appearing smart and well-presented when on company business.

Corporate Communications Manager

Location: Lower Mount Street, Ireland
Sector: Marketing
Job type: Contract
Salary: 70,000
Contact: Sorcha Coleman

A fantastic Global FMCG Organisation are seeking a Corporate Communications Manager for a 12 month contract starting this May 2019.

Reporting to the Marketing Director, you will work with a range of major brands & key segments within the FMCG sector. This contract offers the opportunity to oversee the strategic development of large corporate communications projects, working with a range of senior stakeholders.

The Key Functions:

• Lead a team of 4-5 communications specialists, in the delivery of a range of corporate communications plans.
• Drive the strategic development of corporate communication plans and oversee execution of these plans by your team
• Reporting into the Marketing Director with a dotted line to the CEO, you will be responsible in overseeing crisis management, opinion pieces, speeches etc.
• Management of PR Agencies where you will oversee the activations of large corporate brand projects.
• Liaise with a range of Govt. Bodies and press offices where you are their key point of contact.
• Work cross-functionally with the Marketing team in overseeing the rollout of corporate brand projects.

Experience You Will Need to Bring:

• Extensive experience within a large Corporate organisation managing key External Corporate Communications projects
• Team management of at least two direct reports and full ownership of agency management and media
• Clear achievements in the delivery of corporate communications strategies, working cross-functionally with key stakeholders.
• Excellent media management, budget management and relationship management skills where you are worked with govt. bodies and media.
• Available for a contract position from May 2019.

Salary for this position is up to €75,000.

Next steps…
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sorcha Coleman on 01 6618889 or scoleman@alternatives.ie

Marketing & PR Manager

Location: Dublin
Sector: Marketing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 65,000
Contact: Joan Fahey

Ireland’s most iconic TV & Film production studio is looking for a Marketing & PR Manager to join their team to help grow and diversify its brand, creative services and client base across the media and entertainment sectors, both locally & internationally.

This role is for you… if you have a passion for creativity, love Film/TV and are looking for an opportunity to really influence and drive an iconic brand through its next growth stage.  You should be driven, confident, resourceful, strategic with a creative flair, excellent communication skills with a proactive can-do attitude. Strong digital experience essential.

The ideal candidate should have:

• 5 -10 years’ experience in a Marketing/PR leadership role in the media and entertainment industry; TV/Film post production/VFX/advertising/agency etc..
• Demonstrable track record in planning and executing 360 integrated campaigns that create awareness and growth for a brand
• Demonstrable skill and comfort in proactively building relationships, influencing and engaging with key target audiences: partners, clients, creatives, industry bodies etc.
• An ability to learn fast, gain effective market knowledge and turn this into actionable insight
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical initiatives
• The ability & desire to travel to attend events, festivals, exhibitions and meet with potential clients
• Energetic, articulate and organized with initiative and drive
• A comfortable communicator and a creative thinker with the ability to generate unique ideas and PR/marketing strategies

If interested, please contact Joan Fahey, Head of The Alternatives Flexible Panel, 086-029-3560 or jfahey@alternatives.ie

Market Research Manager

Location: Dublin 4
Job type: Contract
Sector: Marketing
Salary: €70k

This is a super opportunity for an experienced Market Research Manager to join a well-established agency as they expand their service offering across a hugely exciting and extensive client base.

Reporting into the CEO, you will join a growing team specialising in Quantitative Research.

What you Need to Bring:

  • At least 5yrs experience within Market Research either from an agency or client side.
  • Working with consumer and business insights, with extensive experience in quantitative research techniques and strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent relationship management, bringing experience that shows you have worked with clients and managed the end-to-end process for Quant Research projects from managing the brief through to delivery back to the client.
  • Be a team player – show your ability to work collaboratively and cross functionally.
  • Bring passion & energy where you want to deliver the best results for your team and clients.
  • Strong communicator with experience in presenting to clients and managing senior stakeholders.
  • Available Immediately

This is initially a contract position for at least three months, with the opportunity to become permanent. Salary is based on experience.

Next steps…
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sorcha Coleman on 087 805 7769 or scoleman@alternatives.ie

Creative Solutions Manager

The Creative Solutions Manager plays a key creative role in the development and delivery of engaging, innovative branded content for Lovin Media Group.

The role

Acting as the main point of contact between the editorial and commercial teams, the

Creative Solutions Manager reports directly to the Commercial Director and is responsible for overseeing the creative concept and delivery of all commercial campaigns while employing editorial insight to help the sales team stand out to clients.

You will be responsible for developing, creating, and monitoring the quality of the brand’s

commercial output, as well as working towards both audience and revenue goals.

Key responsibilities

  • Help the sales team create and promote industry-leading creative packages in response to briefs
  • Play a key role in creating best-in-class digital campaigns for our many clients
  • Monitor and maintain quality of all commercial creative output (editorial, video, design, etc…)
  • Work closely with client services team to coordinate commercial content workflow
  • Share innovation and key insights across both teams to ensure we remain abreast of latest trends
  • Work with editorial and commercial teams to achieve audience and revenue KPIs
  • Utilise SEO and social skills to ensure product meets client objectives
  • Time and resource management across the Creative team

Personal Qualities

  • Passion for media, branding and marketing
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Initiative
  • Intuition
  • Leadership skills

Professional Requirements

  • 3-5 years experience creating editorial/branded content in a fast moving environment
  • Strong track record of managing digital campaigns to strict KPIs and deadlines
  • Strong admin skills using Excel and PPT
  • A strong understanding of social media and audience
  • Knowledge of key social media trends
  • Experience with Google Analytics or other relevant insights tools
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Head of Performance Marketing, EMEA

Head of Performance Marketing, EMEA
Location: Dublin 2, Ireland
Sector: Marketing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 90,000-100,000
Contact: Joan Fahey
Job ref: 5882
Expiry date: 2020-02-10

A leading B2B Tech company is looking for a Head of Acquisition for EMEA to help them drive their next wave of growth. As EMEA lead, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for paid media and online user acquisition. With a primary focus on the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany, you will lead the development of acquisition marketing campaigns across their target markets.

B2C experience A PLUS
Must be adaptable to working in a B2C/B2B model

Responsibilities:

  • Set the strategic direction across EMEA, working in partnership with the global Acquisitions team as well as EMEA leadership
  • Recruit, manage, and develop a team of direct reports to deliver on regional goals
  • Work with external agencies, contractors, and vendors and manage those relationships to scale reach in EMEA
  • Develop a program of global acquisition campaigns to achieve growth targets in the EMEA market, focused on the UK, Ireland, Germany, and France
  • Evaluate new channels, tactics, and markets to drive program efficiency
  • Manage target setting, budget allocation, forecasting, and measurement for campaigns across paid search, social, programmatic display, and other channels
  • Collaborate with Design and Editorial teams to continually develop and optimize tailored ad creatives and messaging that engage our target audience

Skills Required:

  • 8+ years of performance marketing experience
  • Experience managing and mentoring teams
  • Deep expertise in executing customer-centric and segmented campaigns across acquisition channels
  • Experience launching and optimizing campaigns in multiple languages
  • Willingness to take risks and experiment with new strategies and channels
  • Strong data-driven approach to problem solving
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously with confidence

Nice-to-haves:

  • Fluent in French or German
  • Experience working in SaaS
  • Experience working with remote teams

Digital and Employer Brand Lead

Location: Dublin , Ireland
Sector: Digital
Job type: Interim
Salary: €65,000 – €75,000
Contact: Niamh Reddy
Job ref: 5832
Expiry date: 10-12-2019

A leading Dublin city centre based professional services company is seeking a Digital and Employer Brand Lead to join their team on a 12-month maternity contract. This individual will work closely with the Head of Marketing in addition to senior teams within the business to develop and execute their employer brand campaigns and lead their internal digital team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work in partnership with the business to implement their marketing strategy and all activities to drive commercial growth and enhance the brand
  • Lead the development of the internal employer brand campaigns in collaboration with internal teams, bringing to life the values and people proposition to life
  • Collaborate with team members to successfully execute best in integrated campaigns
  • Lead and develop a team of internal graphic designers and web developers to reach their full potential

Individual we are looking for:

  • A minimum of 7 years’ experience within marketing specifically creating campaigns and leading creative teams
  • A proven track record in managing B2B marketing programmes
  • Experience of developing employer brand campaigns would be advantageous
  • A natural communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external divisions

Next steps…

For a confidential discussion, please contact Niamh Reddy, Senior Talent Manager at nreddy@alternatives.ie

Alternatives Group
The Art of Talent Solutions,
Passionate about people | Passionate about performance

We provide a diverse range of opportunities- permanent, contract and consulting – for the best marketing | digital | data | customer centric talent.

First to the future, ensuring you are too.

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