Head of Marketing and Communications Manager

About the Role

Join Retail Excellence Ireland as the Head of Marketing and Communications Manager and play a pivotal part in shaping the future of Irish retail. Representing over 2,000 members and 12,000 stores nationwide, this role focuses on enhancing digital outreach, deepening member engagement, and amplifying the retail sector's influence across Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the digital transformation efforts by managing web platforms, social media channels, and email communications.
• Craft compelling narratives that bring together and motivate Ireland's retail community.
• Drive targeted member engagement initiatives through strategic communications and event management.
• Analyze data to generate actionable insights that advance the retail industry.
• Enhance the visibility and voice of Retail Excellence Ireland across all platforms and channels.
• Oversee content strategy, creating and implementing campaigns that foster member interaction.
• Support planning and promotion of industry events to strengthen community ties.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of five years' experience in marketing and communications roles.
• Demonstrated success in digital marketing and crafting effective content strategies.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite for the development of marketing materials and publications.
• Strong ability to uphold consistent branding across all visual content.
• Experience in designing engaging infographics and data visualization tools.
• Excellent analytical skills using data to guide marketing decisions.
• Solid project management capabilities and expertise in engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with modern marketing tools such as WordPress, Elementor, HubSpot, Canva, Microsoft 365, and AI-powered content creation solutions is highly advantageous.

Execution and Innovation

• Take complete ownership of projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and successful outcomes.
• Employ a balance of analytical insight and decisive action, adapting strategies based on performance data.
• Identify and prioritize the most impactful initiatives while maintaining strong standards.
• Approach challenges with creativity and incorporate multiple perspectives to develop practical solutions.
• Process complex information efficiently and convert it into clear, actionable insights.
• Champion innovation and support the adoption of new methods and technologies within the team.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with candidate experience.
• Work schedule that supports a modern hybrid working environment.
• Meaningful opportunity to influence and shape Ireland’s retail sector.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth prospects.
• Engaging work atmosphere with impactful projects that matter to the industry.