About Allied Global Marketing
Allied Global Marketing is a full-service integrated marketing agency working with the world’s largest entertainment, consumer and lifestyle brands. This role is working on our Brand Experience Team with a focus on experiential marketing and events. To us Experience is Everything. That’s why we craft immersive and captivating ideas that connect at every possible touchpoint – fusing physical, digital, virtual and hybrid. Technology enabled and with intelligent ideas rooted in real human and cultural insights, we turn audiences into advocates.
Location & Work Model
We are based in Dublin, Ireland and operate a hybrid working model, ensuring seamless collaboration no matter where our team is located. If it works for the team, it works for us.
The Role
We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Senior Account Director to drive innovation, lead major client accounts, and shape the future of brand experiences at AGM. This is a high-profile leadership role where you will set strategic direction, inspire teams, and ensure flawless execution for some of the world’s most influential brands. If you are passionate about elevating brand experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Drive AGM’s culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, ensuring we remain a market leader in brand experiences.
- Mentor, inspire, and grow a high-performing team across account management, creative, and production functions.
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of campaigns.
Client Leadership & Strategic Growth
- Own and deepen senior-level client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic partner to drive measurable business impact.
- Develop and present compelling strategies that align experiential marketing with clients’ business objectives, securing long-term partnerships.
- Identify new business opportunities and expand AGM’s footprint within existing client accounts.
Financial & Commercial Ownership
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, and revenue growth strategies, ensuring commercial success and sustainable profitability.
- Optimize project profitability by ensuring financial discipline across budgets, supplier negotiations, and client reporting.
- Manage and sign off on campaign budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets and client expectations.
Business Development & Innovation
- Identify and seize opportunities for organic growth, expanding revenue streams and enhancing service offerings.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, integrating new technologies (AI, digital, immersive experiences) to evolve AGM’s service model.
- Lead pitches and proposal development for new business acquisition.
Time Allocation (Indicative)
- Client Account Management – 25%
- People Performance & Leadership – 25%
- New Business & Growth – 20%
- Financial & Budget Oversight – 20%
- Agency Innovation & Thought Leadership – 10%<