Client Services Manager (Advertising) - 12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Company Description

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

Job Description

About this role

We’re looking for a Client Services Manager to join our amazing team in Dublin on a 12 month fixed term maternity cover. This role is central to bringing ambitious campaigns to life, from podcasts and video series to social activations and more. You’ll work closely with Ireland’s biggest brands, liaising with clients, internal stakeholders, and third parties to deliver high-impact, multi-platform campaigns.

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll collaborate with marketing teams from some of the country’s most recognisable names to ensure their messages reach our audiences in the most effective and engaging ways possible. A key part of this role is being the expert in the room — the person clients turn to for reassurance, strategic guidance, and opportunities to elevate their campaigns even further.

Working directly with our Client strategy director, you will execute detailed media plans, ensuring all campaign elements are delivered as promised, while providing clients with regular updates, performance insights, and recommendations. This is a truly rewarding role, allowing a well rounded mix of creativity, partnership and collaboration all rolled into one fantastic role!

This is a hybrid position working two days per week from our hub in Dublin.

Qualifications

What you'll need to succeed 

We’re looking for individuals with a solid track record of sales/account management within the media industry. Ideally, you’ll have experience in production - Podcast, Video, Social would all be a massive advantage. 

It is essential that you’re a team player with the ability to work collaboratively within a fast paced team. If you’re the type to be happiest in a project management style role, overseeing multiple projects and travelling between photo shoots/video shoots then this will be ideal for you!

You’ll be confident in a client facing role as the go to person - it’s key that you are a strong communicator and are confident in setting expectations, establishing and building relationships will be one of your biggest strengths. 

Additional Information

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• Up to £45,000 + bonus

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.

• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.

• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)

• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.

• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibi