PR & Marketing Executive - Galway - Hybrid
Our client is seeking a hands-on, creative, and highly organised PR & Marketing Executive to support the delivery of engaging brand, retail, and digital marketing activity across the Irish market. This role is ideal for someone with a flair for content creation, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for bringing brands to life through PR, partnerships, and standout activations.
A strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work confidently both independently and as part of a team. Brings a creative flair to the role, with strong organisational and time-management skills. Most importantly, demonstrates a willingness to learn and a hands-on, practical approach to planning and problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
Brand Marketing
- Work closely with the brand, retail, and digital marketing teams to support the development and execution of brand plans.
- Manage sampling and gifting for sponsorships, charity events, retail activations, and brand partners.
PR & Communications
- Liaise with external PR agencies, designers, printers, and digital partners to support campaign rollout.
- Manage PR drops end-to-end, including ideation, packaging, logistics and follow-up.
- Monitor and highlight press coverage, influencer mentions and media opportunities.
Content Creator & Social Media Support
- Work with the social media team to identify new talent and ensure strong alignment with brand values and product ranges.
- Contribute creative ideas for content across all platforms to help drive engagement and brand storytelling.
- Support with local level creative content when necessary.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with content creators, partners, and brand ambassadors.
Campaign Support & Reporting
- Support execution of local activations and experiential events.
- Attend trade shows, consumer events, retail activations, and PR events as required.
- Review market trends, industry insights, and Euromonitor data to support strategic planning.
- Assist in reporting on marketing, PR, and content creator campaign performance.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in marketing
- Business or Marketing Degree
- Full Driver’s License Desirable
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
- An interest in content creation and social media, with a willingness to learn and develop skills
- Good knowledge and use of social media channels are essential.
- Working knowledge of PowerPoint & excel.
- Strong computer skills, including competency in MS Office suite
- Creative thinker with a strong eye for detail and content.
- Excellent communicator with proven relationship-building skills.
- Highly organised, good time management, proactive and comfortable managing multiple projects at once.
- Interested in PR, Marketing and Brand Activations.
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Deirdre Moran.
deirdre.moran@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091-706710
