COMMUNICATIONS Manager – FMCG – Agency

(Non People Management Role)


Do you want to gain experience of how FMCG mega brands work?

Would a business that takes your professional development seriously with regular reviews & progression opportunities suit this stage of your career?

Are you confident in producing memorable and engaging copy, working directly with clients and coming up with creative ideas?


MRKTSEARCH is currently working with one of the most highly regarded and fun communications agencies in Northern Ireland, operating in International markets in the appointment of a Communications Manager.

This position will primarily be focussed on a particular global brand known for style and sophistication.

This is a hybrid role; you must live in NI or be relocating to NI to fulfil requirements.



SKILLS Required


Problem solving - Helping to find simple solutions, to all kinds of briefs and challenges
Team Work; particularly in delegating tasks to junior members, briefing them clearly and effectively, and supporting them in seeing work through to completion.
Interest in the market - really understanding a client’s world; their marketplace, risks and opportunities.
Working with Flair - expected of an international agency - by going the extra mile; you’re constantly thinking ahead and using your own initiative to find new opportunities that bolster client projects and the agencies reputation.


Typical Responsibilities:


(These can be tailored to place bias on elements more suited to your individual strengths).


Ensuring flawless execution of day-to-day client activities including setting up and leading client updates through multiple channels
Confident to lead (with oversight) on client projects earning their trust to advise on new approaches or ideas that will deliver results.
Supporting senior team members in taking and responding to new client briefs
An excellent understanding and knowledge of what content will drive results and conversations and developing the relevant compelling copy
Adding value internally and externally by being a vocal member of the team, confidently contributing to presentations and meetings and able to rationalise your views
Collating, measuring and evaluating campaign outputs
Immersing yourself in the worlds of media, social and digital, and continually looking to foster new relationships with key players.
Play a key role in researching, planning and the development of campaigns and driving these forward along with senior team members
Use your excellent project management skills to ensure you and your team are all over the detail and delivering campaign elements to the highest standards
You'll be comfortable delegating tasks to junior team members, briefing them clearly and effectively and supporting them in seeing work through to completion
Good understanding of client budgeting process, inputting into campaign project CE’s and tracking costs accurately and effectively

Remuneration


Salary to reflect experience - Range can be advised upon notification of interest.
Free local parking
20 days holiday plus 11 stat hols, rising to 25 days per annum
Recommended a friend bonus scheme
3% pension contribution
2 Employee Assistance Programs with physical and mental wellbeing support resources.
Fantastic training opportunities and long-term career progression.
Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
2 paid days leave for volunteering in your community per year
Cycle to work scheme
Regular Talent Management reviews