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Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
Languages
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Laura Grimes

Drogheda

Summary

Creative and engaging account manager bringing several years of dynamic and diverse management experience. Specializing in client relationship management and market analysis. Excel in communication, negotiation, and problem-solving to achieve client satisfaction and loyalty.

In previous roles, I have played a significant part in leading teams toward a common goal while maintaining focus on bottom-line results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Manager

Europa Worldwide Group
Dublin, Ireland
04.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential customers.
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Established strong relationships with decision-makers and influencers within client organizations.
  • Negotiated contracts and closed deals, focusing on long-term benefits for both the company and the client.
  • Analyzed client data and identified opportunities for growth.

Event & Marketing Manager

Rumbles Restaurants
Tullyallen
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Executed events for corporate clients, such as RTE, Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland.
  • Co-ordinated Event Catering for ShinAWil (Dancing with the Stars) as well as large events such as the National Ploughing Championships and Bloom in The Park and festivals such as Longtitude with 100,000 attendees.
  • Created client files and maintained meticulous organization of event documents.
  • Directed the planning and execution of all aspects pertaining to events.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with several vendors during the span of the event season.
  • Carefully managed schedules and supplier, staff and vendors in the lead up to and duration of events to ensure smooth operation.
  • Worked to provide a successful website rebrand for the company.

International Sales & Marketing Manager

Irish Dog Foods
Naas
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Developed Brands for multiple international private label retailers
  • Oversaw the launch of products into the European, South African and Korean Markets.
  • Worked with a team to develop trade stand branding & Design for multiple tradeshows in Europe and USA.
  • Liased with shipping companies, couriers, internal factory workers to deliver orders on schedule.

Brand Ambassador

James Whelan Butchers
Dublin
05.2016 - 11.2017
  • Developed and executed brand awareness campaigns to increase customer engagement.
  • Gathered customer feedback for product development purposes.
  • Increased sales and brand awareness through face-to-face marketing.

Education

BSc. - Marketing & French

Technological University of Dublin
Dublin
05.2017

Leaving Certificate -

Gormonston College
Gormonston, Co.Meath
05.2013

Skills

  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Customer relationship management
  • Account management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Outbound telephone marketing

Extracurricular Activities

Volunteering with Alone, Drogheda, 08/22, 02/23, I visit an elderly lady in her home once a week for approximately 1 hour. I do small tasks around the house such as taking her dog for a walk or posting letters. I leave every week feeling as though I have made an impact on her life which is fulfilling.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Golf, A keen member of County Louth Golf Club in Baltray since 2010. This has developed my personal skills such as honesty, respect and perseverance.
  • Crossfit, I am a member of Boyneside Crossfit gym. I competed in the Crossfit games as part of my gym last year.
  • Sea-swimming, I took up sea swimming in 2019.

Certification

  • First Aid Responder (April 2025)
  • HACCP (2018-2025)

Languages

English
First Language
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Account Manager

Europa Worldwide Group
04.2023 - Current

Event & Marketing Manager

Rumbles Restaurants
01.2022 - 02.2023

International Sales & Marketing Manager

Irish Dog Foods
01.2018 - 12.2021

Brand Ambassador

James Whelan Butchers
05.2016 - 11.2017

BSc. - Marketing & French

Technological University of Dublin

Leaving Certificate -

Gormonston College

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