Muiris O Connell
Strategic Partnerships Manager
St Kilda,VIC
Summary
With over 5 years of experience in account management and partnerships, I have developed a strong expertise in helping clients achieve their marketing and business objectives using innovative and valuable solutions. I have worked with leading companies in the financial services, entertainment, and real estate industries, building long- term relationships and delivering impactful insights and results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Partner Manager
Pinterest
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Responsible for creating and executing quarterly and annual media strategies that aligned with the clients' goals and vision
- Collaborated with creative agencies and internal teams to provide bespoke solutions that leveraged Pinterest's unique platform and features
- Enabled clients to reach and influence their target audiences through engaging and inspiring content.
Account Director
LinkedIn
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Helped leading Financial Services and Technology companies in Australia decide which LinkedIn Marketing option will provide the greatest return on investment based on their individual needs
- Assisted marketers engage and influence B2B & B2C professionals using Linkedin.
Agency Account Manager
HubSpot
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed a pipeline of inbound leads to identify, recruit, and develop high-value reseller/channel partners
- Proactively approached prospective partners
- Became an expert in presenting how inbound marketing and HubSpot's software can help an agency improve the fundamentals of their business.
Global Partnerships Executive
Web Summit
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Actively selected, identified, and fostered relationships with the world’s leading companies, making partnerships with them for our events
- Contributed to the development of Web Summit's global expansion strategy
- Focused on new partner acquisition, pipeline development and management
- Collaborated with the growth team to create and implement new market entry/lead-generation strategies.
Startup Associate
Web Summit
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Worked for a global technology conference company
- Assisted in marketing for startup restaurant
- Emphasis on proactively seeking niche area of new business to drive covers in the restaurant
- Promoted to business' and hotels in Dublin 1 area
- Drove corporate business by marketing the restaurant for corporate clients, staff parties, etc.
SMB Account Management Executive
Accenture
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Uplifted revenue by providing consultative advice to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to help them grow their businesses across multiple channels
- Managed a portfolio of SMB clients with responsibility for growing revenue
- Supported and expanded the self-serve advertising base for SMB clients in the online and digital advertising domain.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology -
University of Galway
01.2009 - 04.2012
Hilton Worldwide Management Degree, Business Management - undefined
Hilton Worldwide
01.2014 - 04.2015
High School, Leaving Certificate - undefined
Colaiste Na Trocaire
01.2003 - 04.2009
Skills
Account Management
Social Media Management
Campaign Development
Customer Acquisition
Media Relations
Market forecasting
Budget Management
Brand Development
Sales trend analysis
Revenue Generation
Contract Negotiation
Effective Communication
Multitasking
Active Listening
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Partnership Development
Certification
LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Fundamentals, LinkedIn, 07/01/21, 07/01/23
Timeline
Partner Manager
Pinterest
12.2021 - 08.2023
Account Director
LinkedIn
03.2020 - 12.2021
Agency Account Manager
HubSpot
10.2017 - 03.2020
Global Partnerships Executive
Web Summit
11.2016 - 10.2017
Startup Associate
Web Summit
04.2016 - 11.2016
SMB Account Management Executive
Accenture
10.2015 - 04.2016
Hilton Worldwide Management Degree, Business Management - undefined
Hilton Worldwide
01.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology -
University of Galway
01.2009 - 04.2012
High School, Leaving Certificate - undefined
Colaiste Na Trocaire
01.2003 - 04.2009