Marketing Manager (12 Month FTC)

Salary: €45,000 - €50,000 per year

Location: Wicklow Town, County Wicklow (in person, with bi-weekly travel to Wexford dealerships and events)

Job type: 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover), full-time

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Trinity Motor Group

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | For Maternity Cover

Trinity Motor Group is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Marketing Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded marketing professional to take ownership of the Group’s marketing activity, build brand awareness, support our dealerships and drive customer engagement across our business.

As Marketing Manager, you will play a key role in developing and delivering integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, CRM, events, partnerships and traditional channels. You will work closely with our senior management team, dealership teams and external agencies to ensure our marketing activity supports both brand and commercial objectives.

The Role

The Marketing Manager will be responsible for the planning, delivery and performance of Trinity Motor Group’s marketing strategy and activity.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing annual and campaign-specific marketing plans aligned with business objectives.
• Managing the Trinity Motor Group brand and ensuring consistent brand standards across all communications and dealerships.
• Planning and delivering integrated campaigns across digital, social media, email, website, print, outdoor and other relevant channels.
• Managing the Group’s social media presence, content strategy and digital communications.
• Working closely with dealership teams to support local marketing initiatives and maximise opportunities.
• Managing relationships with external agencies, suppliers, Car Brands, media partners and other marketing stakeholders.
• Managing marketing budgets and monitoring campaign spend and return on investment.
• Using customer and campaign data to identify opportunities and measure marketing performance.
• Overseeing website content, digital activity, SEO/SEM and online customer journeys.
• Supporting CRM and customer retention initiatives.
• Planning and coordinating events, launches, sponsorships and other promotional activities.
• Creating compelling marketing content and ensuring communications are engaging, relevant and on brand.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and developments within the automotive sector.
• Providing regular marketing reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensuring all marketing activity complies with relevant advertising, data protection and industry requirements.

About You

We are looking for a confident, creative and commercially focused marketing professional who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.

You will ideally have:

• 3+ years’ experience in a marketing management or senior marketing role.
• A proven track record of developing and delivering successful marketing campaigns.
• Strong digital marketing and social media experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing external agencies and suppliers.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how marketing activity translates into business results.
• Experience working with budgets and analysing campaign performance.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.

Experience within the automotive, retail or motor industry would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Why Join Trinity Motor Group?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing motor group and take a leading role in its marketing activity during an exciting period for the business.

You will have the opportunity to work across multiple brands, teams and marketing channels, with a high level of responsibility and the chance to make a tangible commercial impact.

Contract

• Position: Marketing Manager
• Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover
• Location: Wicklow Town based with some travel to our Wexford dealerships bi-weekly and for events.
• Start Date: Within one Month.

How to Apply

If you are a creative, commercially focused marketing professional looking for your next opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience to make an impact at Trinity Motor Group, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Pay: €45,000.00-€50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

VGIE is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate against race, gender identity or expression, age, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, and regulations.