Client Manager (Corporate Communications)

We’re one of Ireland’s leading and most successful PR and Public Affairs agencies with clients including Virgin Media, Energia, Irish League of Credit Unions, Lakeland Dairies, Salesforce, Met Éireann and many other industry leading and representative organisations.

As consultants, we’ve advised clients and have worked on some of the most important issues and stories in Ireland over the years. We have a crystal-clear focus on client needs. We believe that our communications practice must support corporate and business development strategy with clearly defined solutions and sound tactics.

We have a super team of people who combine our approach with enthusiasm, commitment to excellence, and a focus on achieving results. Coupled with that, we have a positive and supportive working environment where people can thrive and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. In line with continuing growth, we’re now looking for a new Client Manager to join our dedicated and collaborative team and we’d like to hear from you.

The role:

We’re seeking an experienced Corporate Communications Client Manager to join our team. The Client Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications plans, managing client relationships, and ensuring the successful realisation of client-related requirements. This role requires a strong understanding of corporate communications, excellent client management skills and a proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. A knowledge of sustainability and its application in public relations campaigns, as well as within business operations, is highly valued. The position will see the individual working closely with other team members including directors and client executives to ensure that client and organisational objectives are met.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement corporate communications strategies and campaigns that align with clients' objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building strong relationships, understanding their business goals, industry dynamics and target audiences to deliver tailored communication solutions.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on reputation management, crisis communications, current affairs and media relations.
• Oversee the planning, development, and delivery of communication materials, including press releases, speeches, key messages, and social media content.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication campaigns, providing regular reports and recommendations to clients.
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging communication tools and technologies.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and project deliverables to ensure successful client outcomes.
• Actively seek new business opportunities and contribute to business development activity.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• Approximately 3 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or a related field, or equivalent transferable skills.
• Strong knowledge of corporate communications principles, strategies and tactics.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering successful communications campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client management and relationship building skills.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles and their application in communications.
• Creative thinking, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A team player and contributor, collaborative in a positive team environment and able to inspire and support colleagues.

This position will be a hybrid role working in our Dublin 2 office.

Offering the opportunity to be part of a progressive and creative team, with future professional growth opportunities, you will be involved in really interesting client work, communications programmes, stakeholder and media engagements and events where you’ll be an important element of our business and client success. You will also benefit from professional development opportunities and broader supports and benefits.

If you are a proactive and results-oriented professional with a passion for corporate communications and want to make a significant impact, we’d like to hear from you.

Any conversations or applications will be treated in absolute confidence.

Please email your CV and a cover note directly to Fiona Byrne: fiona@mkc.ie

MKC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.