The Role

OVERVIEW

This role assumes responsibility for managing media sponsorship activity for multiple client
accounts. The role will also act as the main point of contact for both clients and Media Teams
surrounding the day-to-day media sponsorship management activity and supports the Head of
Media Sponsorship in fostering strong relationships with clients.

It requires the use of media planning tools, the effective management of the media sponsorship
processes (briefing, negotiating, management, reporting) and excellent attention to detail and
time management to ensure best in class delivery on behalf of the Sponsorship Practice for
clients.

It also requires strong collaboration and communication with the wider organisation across the
integral teams to ensure that delivery is to the highest standards and relevant opportunities are
brought to clients in a timely and proactive manner. A strong, collaborative working relationship
with colleagues within the practice, agency Media Teams across all levels, Investment and media
owners is a crucial element of this role. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced
environment with a drive to succeed and can multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere.

Responsibilities
The role of the Sponsorship Client Director assumes the responsibility of project manager for
each media sponsorship from their assigned Media Agency/Agencies and will have the
responsibility of developing the Media Sponsorship rationale for their clients. The role will also
involve meeting and exceeding team revenue targets set in the business plan. The Sponsorship
Client Director will need to foster a strong a working relationship with our colleagues in the
Media Practices and gain a thorough understanding of their client’s key objectives. They will be
the expert in their field on which the Media Teams will rely on for recommendations, advice,
and management. This role is central to the efficient and effective running of the day to day
media sponsorship service and management. This includes the creation and tracking of
sponsorship critical paths, timely and accurate billing/spend projections, delivering relevant
sponsorship opportunities to the highest standard, presenting response to briefs, thinking
proactively and innovatively and always being on the quest to find new and exciting
opportunities for clients. The Sponsorship Client Director will work closely with Investment and
the AV Team to ensure we are offering our clients best in market value and providing insightful
reporting to both clients and Media Teams.
KPIs will include revenue targets, growing the Sponsorship Practice’s reputation internally and
externally, and the media sponsorship service scores in the annual RADAR service review.

AGENCY PERFORMANCE
• Project management of the media sponsorship process, working closely with Media Team
colleagues, Investment, Channel Planning and other integral teams to ensure Sponsorship
Practice output is of the highest standard
• Management of media sponsorship projects from start to end (dealing with client queries,
negotiating with media owners, coordinating reports, monitoring, presenting results)
• Understanding of the key business challenge for their clients and addressing these challenges
with appropriate sponsorship platforms.
• Maintaining strong relationships with media owners and having a deep understanding of their
properties.
• Analyse and understand reports. Use the data generated to provide insights and identify clear
actions to be taken
• Understand how each Practice and integral team within Core can contribute to the overall
plan
• Validate sponsorship campaign delivery and performance and create post campaign reviews
for clients
• Leading sponsorship presentations to clients and agency teams
• Coordinating media owner briefs and delivery

COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE
• Collection of client POs and manage the internal communication of POs across teams ensuring
effective and efficient month end billing for all media sponsorship activity
• Overall responsibility for billing at the end of each month
• Manage media sponsorship budgets, forecasting and aged debt
• Ensure all billing is 100% accurate and on time for all media sponsorships

TALENT MANAGEMENT
• Commit to the internal training Core Learning programme(s) and regularly attend training for
your development
• Developing understanding of client business, their Key Business Priorities for the year and lead
in creating media sponsorship strategies to deliver against them
• Ensure close collaboration with Media Sponsorship and Media Teams to ensure that they are
enabled to actively assist your development and to ensure the consistent delivery of the highest
standard of agency output
• Ensure a strong comprehension and commitment to your career development plan in line with
your 360 appraisal, quarterly catch up’s and goals with your line manager
• Uphold the Core values in words and actions
• embracing our value of Togetherness through cross company collaboration
• Proactively build relationships within the wider company
• Contribute to a hardworking and fun team environment

Your profile

Experience
• Previous media experience with proven track record in campaign management, exceeding
KPIs. Knowledge of the digital disciplines would be beneficial.
• Media owner experience in a sales capacity is beneficial but not essential
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in managing and executing large scale, complex media campaigns is essential
• Experience of being the lead contact across multiple stakeholder levels
• High level of business and financial acumen
• Presentation skills

Person Specification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good listener - ability to understand what the client requirements are
• Well presented and confident
• Team player - be solution focused, and responsible for the development and motivation of
junior team members
• Have the ability to self-manage and work on ones own initiative
• To be energetic, innovative and creative when communicating with clients and colleagues
• Learn on a continuous basis while also sharing knowledge
• Leadership skills – take the lead role during brainstorming sessions, review new areas of
opportunity for the company, generate new ideas for clients and the organisation
• Highly organised individual that can manage multiple teams and their delivery of work
• Strategic thinker - think more strategically about the clients and their business, be able to
see where improvements can be made and implement these changes
• Understands and appreciates the benefit of processes and how it links to company success
• Take an interest in the management and implementation of new revenue streams for the
company

Why us?

Work your way – Flexible, hybrid working that gives you the freedom to do your best work while fitting around your life.
Keep growing – Invest in your development with 24/7 internal learning programme access, structured mentoring and clear opportunities to progress your career.
Work that keeps things interesting – Partner with leading brands across sport, retail, food & drink, alcohol, insurance, banking and many more, with no two days the same.
Time to switch off – Enjoy 21 days' annual leave with an additional increment with your time with us. Separate to this celebrate your birthday off, Christmas closure days and early finishes before bank holiday weekends.
A culture that supports balance – We genuinely value work–life balance and encourage you to take the time you need to perform at your best.
Support for every stage of life – From enhanced maternity and paternity leave & other family leaves, to fertility support, phased returns, we're here for life's important moments.
Your wellbeing matters – Access mental health and wellbeing support, plus paid private health insurance for you and your dependants under 18, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual wellness contributions, free flu vaccinations, wellness events, fresh fruit, subsidised massages and more.
Plan ahead with confidence – Benefit from a contributory pension, life assurance cover and access to professional financial advice.
Make an impact beyond your role – Join our Diversity & Inclusion, CSR, Green, Social or Great Place to Work committees and even earn an extra day's annual leave for your contribution.
Join an award-winning workplace – Proudly recognised as a Great Place to Work® Certified organisation, ranked 4th in the Great Place to Work® Best Large Workplaces, and awarded Gold accreditation for our commitment to creating an exceptional employee experience.
A genuinely inclusive culture – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn't just a policy here; it's part of who we are. Through our dedicated D&I initiatives, employee networks and inclusive policies, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered.
We know how to have fun – From summer and Christmas parties to team socials, fundraising activities, birthday celebrations and company-wide events, we make time to celebrate our people.

And that's just the start...

OUR COMMITMENTS
Our industry relies on creativity and innovation – these are skills that are not bound by gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, membership of the Traveller community, marital or family status, disability, age, socio-economic background, or any other attributes. Core is committed to diversity in its workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants. If you need reasonable accommodation for any reason at any part of the interview process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and we will do our best to help.

Salary Range

€60,000 - €72,000 DOE

About us

Core is Ireland's largest marketing communications company with over 400 people working across the key areas of marketing communications - research, data science, strategy, planning, creative development and implementation. We are now a collective of nine practices, working towards a single purpose - to expand the possibilities of what brands can achieve. At Core, we believe that change can move us forward and compel us towards new possibilities. Our wonderful people are at the centre of our success. It is essential that we keep building a high-trust working environment that supports our people and enables them to flourish. There is no magic formula for becoming a great place to work. Instead, it involves working together, through constant change, to match the personal dreams and ambitions of our people with the aspirations of the organisation.

Over the years, we have cemented our position as a great place to work, with 2026 being voted 4th Best Large Workplace in Ireland. Additionally, we are recognised as a Best Workplace for Women, and Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing. 2026 is our best year yet, and we're excited to have you join us and our continued success.

Client Director - Sponsorship

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