SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS Manager – FMCG – Agency

(Team Management & An active role in New Business)


Could you take a lead on managing teams and projects delivering creative and communications for some of the worlds leading FMCG brands?



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



Are you a big thinker, with the confidence to deliver memorable and engaging communications and bring an infectious team spirit to help your team grow and develop.



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

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



Skills for success in a Senior Communications Manager role:



Using your initiative; seeking out new innovations and sharing fresh ideas with your teams.
Thinking differently; you grasp the big picture and know how to foster ideas that bring big thinking to life...but this doesn’t stop you caring about the small stuff.
Spurring on your teams; you’ve an infectious team spirit and help individuals grow as well as inspire teams to work brilliantly together.
Standing on your own two feet; but you also know when to look to senior team members to help with tough discussions.


Typical Responsibilities:



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



Growing client relationships, providing expert counsel, managing client expectations, KPIs and trouble shooting where necessary.
Take full responsibility and accountability for progressing projects and keeping them on tract to the highest standards from initial kick off to final delivery.
Interrogating client briefs to ensure clarity as to what success looks like
Writing proposals and presentations that communicate strategy and tactical ideas in a compelling way
Constantly exploring popular culture to help spark new ideas and new contacts that could potentially translate into great media, social and digital activity
Actively seek out opportunities for new business aligned to the service offering.
Working with senior team lead to ensure maximum cost effectiveness of all projects


Remuneration

· Salary to reflect experience (can be disclosed 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