Marketing Executive

Job Description


VANRATH are pleased to be working with an industry leading automotive business who are recruiting for a high calibre candidate to fill the position of a Marketing Executive. As Marketing Executive, you will be working across an extensive portfolio which includes 18 global passenger car & commercial vehicle manufacturers alongside a range of homegrown brands. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your existing Marketing skills in a fast-paced environment at Northern Ireland's largest family owned motor retail group.

Salary/ Benefits

  • £25,000-£28,000
  • 30 days holidays (20 annual, 10 public)
  • Access to a subsidised Healthcare plan
  • Membership of the Kingsbridge Private Hospital Diamond Club
  • Automatic cover with the Company Life Cover plan
  • Continuous professional development
  • Based in a location of YOUR choice (BELFAST/MALLUSK/ENNISKILLEN/LONDONDERRY/BALLYMENA/BANGOR/DUNGANNON)



The Ideal Person

  • Possess a second level qualification and/or degree in marketing or related discipline;#
  • Two years experience in a marketing or related role;
  • A confident communicator willing to put forward solutions and opinion;
  • Creative flair with originality;
  • Strong IT & written skills with exceptional attention to detail, working with a high degree of accuracy;
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively;
  • Must be able to work on your own initiative in a fast paced environment;
  • Ability to work as part of a team on Group projects & tasks;
  • Full valid driving licence.


Desirable criteria (may be used to facilitate shortlisting)

  • Two years experience of social media advertising to include a demonstratable working knowledge of Meta Business Manager suite;
  • CIM or similar qualification in digital marketing;
  • Previous experience of the Automotive Industry.


The Role
* Work on allocated brands as agreed with the Head of Marketing, actively plan and implement all marketing activity;
* Complete both internal & external Marketing Plans for allocated brands on a quarterly basis and communicate to relevant brand contacts where appropriate;
* Attend meetings, web conferences and participate in regular calls with Sales Managers/Site Directors and manufacturers for allocated brands as and when required to discuss progress, results and objectives;
* Prepare for and contribute to departmental marketing meeting to review campaigns, discuss plans and share ideas;
* Social media monitoring, management and advertising for Facebook, Twitter, Linked In & Instagram channels to include responding to and handling customer queries in a timely manner;
* Ensure all advertising complies with manufacturer requirements and advertising standards;
* Support used vehicle advertising and photography process to include quality control in line with company guidelines;
* Provide detailed briefs to Graphic Designer and Comms agency
* Provide Sales Managers/Site Directors for allocated brands with campaign results with the help/guidance of the Head of Marketing on a monthly and quarterly basis;
* Assist the Head of Marketing and the broader marketing team with tasks as and when required;

For further information on this vacancy, please apply via the link below or contact Caitlyn Lyness on 02890330250 in the strictest confidence.