Marketing Executive

Description:

An opportunity has arisen to be part of the Gill Education marketing team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and creative Marketing Executive to join our dynamic, busy department. A motivated individual, you will work well as part of a team, while also being capable of working on your own, on a broad range of marketing projects.

You will pro-actively contribute to the product and brand marketing of Gill Education, creating and promoting a compelling marketing message across a variety of marketing channels, both digital and traditional. Your organised approach and can-do attitude will ensure you thrive and create opportunities in an active, busy working environment. You are able to prioritise demands with a calm and confident attitude, and will work effectively with in-house teams, authors and freelance suppliers. You have a passion for brand communication through channels such as email marketing, social media and digital advertising. Your flair for engaging delivery of ideas will be demonstrated in your exceptional literacy skills, and your creativity and keen visual sense will be evident in every aspect of your work.

Key competencies

• Highly organised, with a proven ability to multitask and work to deadlines

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to build and maintain relationships across multiple departments

• Adept at understanding and interpreting (internal and external) customers’ needs and expectations

• Creative and enterprising approach to marketing solutions, both digital and traditional

• At ease using digital communication channels for professional purposes to achieve results

• A good eye for design, excellent accuracy and attention to detail is essential

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience/Qualifications

• Marketing qualification and/or 2+ years’ marketing experience

• Experience of managing social media campaigns/channels and working on digital advertising/Google Ads

• Experience of traditional marketing and traditional marketing channels

• Experience of MailChimp/similar email platform

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, or other design tools like Photoshop or is Canva a plus

• Knowledge of the Irish education system and the publishing industry is desirable