Chemistry has won the creative account for BMW/Mini which was put out to pitch two months ago.
The agency, which is headed up by Ray Sheerin, saw off rival agencies Rotcho and, Boys and Girls. The incumbent agency is McConnells. The media account was not put out to pitch and all media is still being handled by Carat.

Like many other car manufacturers, sales of BMW and Mini were hit badly over the past three years. However there is clear evidence that both marques share of new car registrations is improving dramatically and BMW/Mini is keen to push this increase even further. Figures compiled by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that BMW only sold 52 new cars in 2008. This rose to 1,405 in 2009 and to 1,642 for the first six months of 2010. In whole 2009 Mini sold 263 units while for the first six months of this year the number was 256.
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O’Herlihy Communications is seeking a motivated individual to engage in an intern/work experience opportunity with us.

As one of Ireland’s longest established and most successful public relations companies , the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a busy office environment and learn about the business of PR across our public affairs, consumer, corporate, sports, event management, sponsorship and media training divisions . The internship period will run from September until December 2010 with a review thereafter. Expenses will be also be covered.

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to jking@ohcpr.ie by Friday 10th September.

For further information on O’Herlihy Communications, please log onto www.ohcpr.ie

Ref. no.: CS:SSE123
Location: Dublin
Salary range (€): 30000 – 40000
Additional benefits:
Minimum experience required: 2 – 3 Years
Employment type: Contract
Minimum qualification: See Description
Contact person: Cathal Sweetman
Contact e-mail: cathal.sweetman@cpl.ie

Job Description
Selling face to face Event sponsorship packages associated with the publication through media channels PR agencies or directly to brand managers. This role will be based in Dublin with some international travel mainly UK (London) but some European travel possibly. Packages will range in scope and value. The event is a prestigious event being held in October. Further events will be part of the role for 2011 to a total of 3 or 4. This current event will require turn-around time in a short period.

The Job
- The ideal candidate would have 3 years experience in a sales role in a media, marketing or event management environment with international exposure
- Demonstrate ability to achieve targets
- The candidate will be well presented, highly articulate and strong on presentation and communication skills
- Good commercial acumen, determined and strong willed. Autonomous and able to work under pressure
- The candidate must have the ability to cold call to agencies and clients
- Good at developing relationships and building the brand prestige to clients
- Fluency in a 2nd or 3rd European language desirable but not essential

The package:
30k basic OTE 40k
European travel
Dynamic new brand event with prestigious clients

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LOCATION: LIMERICK
SALARY: NOT DISCLOSED

As the Marketing Communications – Coordinator, Meetings and Events person you will be responsible for the planning, execution and direction of local, national and international meetings, exhibitions, congress and workshops for all Strategic Business Units (SBU’s) throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Responsibilities
• Initiate planning with SBU Marketing/Brand managers for the direction and execution of meetings and events.

• Collaborate with SBU employees and others in the Marcomms department to ensure event objectives are met

• Work with SBU’s to identify optimal use of booth properties for effective process improvements and relevant best practices

• Overall understanding and coordination of various disciplines will be required to ensure goals are being met and costs are being maintained: Exhibit design, exhibit floor planning, event rentals, graphic media, audio visual (hardware), accommodation, catering, show logistics, lead generation, post event follow up.

• Maintain key business supplier relationships and develop timelines with key milestones and monitor execution and evaluate results

• Be a leader in the decision making process involved with job requirement execution

• Co-ordinate plant tours for visitors.

• Provide ongoing logistics and planning support to Customer Programmes function

• General administrative duties.

• Ensure that COOK’s Compliancy and Code of Conduct is complied with in all business matters carried out on COOK’s behalf.

Qualifications

Excellent organisational skills.

High initiative and self-motivation

Good communication and inter-personal skills.

Fluent English, and two other languages are essential for this role. Ability to communicate with people for whom English is not a native language.

Proven problem-solving skills.

Previous Marketing and/or Events education/experience is highly desirable.

Requirements
Availability and willingness to travel on company business.

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Agency/Employer Adecco
Description Our client, a busy, four star corporate hotel within Dublin’s city centre urgently requires an experienced Events manager.

The ideal candidate must;

*have previous event management experience in a corporate hotel
*the ability to forecast and work to targets and budgets
*the ability to oversee the events department and ensure the highest standards are maintained
*possess strong management and organisational skills
*demonstrate strong people management and customer service skills
*lead by example and empower the events team to continually strive to provide the best possible service
*previous experience using Opera system

An attractive package is available to the right candidate

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Adecco is an equal opportunities employer

Adecco is a proud member of the National Recruitment Federation
Location Dublin City Centre, Non UK
Job Type Permanent
Salary/Rate £23.72/annum
Start Date ASAP
Contact Name Shauna Kane

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• Maximises customer satisfaction by ensuring that the written details of all assigned meetings, conventions, and banquets are carried out properly

• Checks and knows the name of key guests, conference leaders and course directors, and has knowledge of all daily events in department

• Meets and Greets all clients on arrival

• Plans for, and carries out work in accordance with the “conference guarantee”

• Sets up function rooms according to event orders and/or directions from Meeting and Events Sales Manager, keeping comfort and practicality for the guest in mind

• Monitors lighting, temperature, maintenance and sanitation of Meeting and Events Department

• Contributes to the general upkeeping of function rooms and related public areas

• Ensures that floors, walls, and equipment are clean in function rooms, and contacts Executive Housekeeper if major cleaning work is required

• Maintains all departmental equipment, storage and work areas properly

• Ensures proper set-up of all tables for assigned station

• Sets tables in accordance with departmental standards

• Inspects equipment, technical equipment, linen, silver, china and other items

• Knows how to operate all departmental equipment, including technical equipment such as copying machine, fax, projectors, videos, TV’s etc.

• Serves and refills food and beverage as required, and charges according to departmental procedures

• Receives and carries out special orders from guests

• Refers complaints after using the “ABC appreciate” to the Meeting and Events Sales Manager

• Co-operates closely with colleagues to ensure that prompt service is given at all times

• Prepares Rosters, timesheets for Payroll, organises

Name: Radisson Blu Dublin Airport
Address: Dublin Co.
Tel / Fax: 0868945854 / 8446001
Contact Name: Caroline Gibson
Email: hr.dubairport@radissonblu.com

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Online Marketing Manager (Sportsbook)
Paddy Power is the biggest online betting brand in Ireland and one of the biggest and fastest growing in the UK. Due to continued growth, we want to recruit an experienced online marketer to manage and grow the marketing function within the Online Sportsbook Channel.

Key objectives:
Create a marketing strategy focused primarily on customer acquisition, retention and maximizing share of wallet, leveraging the Paddy Power brand.
Build a strong marketing team, through recruitment and development of existing staff, covering:
Acquisition
Retention
CRM & customer insight
Implement rigorous systems for planning, execution, analysis and refinement of marketing campaigns, thereby improving
The productivity of the Marketing Team
Campaign management and throughput
Develop the nascent Customer Insight team into a function capable of delivering granular customer insight to inform marketing campaigns pre and post execution

Responsibilities:
Recruit, manage and motivate all team members to ensure excellence in all aspects of marketing
Marketing Campaign Management:
Establish and monitor processes for planning and managing all outbound retention focused marketing campaigns including:
Email
SMS
Outbound calling
Direct Mail
Social Media
Any other relevant channels
Product Development:
Work with Product Management team to inform product roadmap in relation to key customer acquisition, retention, reactivation and maximizing share of wallet