- Collaborate with the executive team to define and implement the overall marketing vision and strategy aligned with the company's goals.
- Conduct thorough market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.
- Develop targeted marketing plans to reach key customer segments and increase user engagement.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of marketing professionals, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback to team members, helping them grow in their roles and achieve their career objectives.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and create individual development plans to support employee growth and enhance team capabilities.
- Recruit, hire, and onboard new marketing team members, ensuring a diverse and skilled team to drive marketing success.
- Promote a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering open communication and collaboration across the marketing department and with other departments.
- Grow Top of Mind of Daft , DoneDeal , and , ensuring a consistent brand message across all channels..
- Develop and maintain brand guidelines, ensuring that all marketing materials adhere to the brand's visual and tonal standards.
- Supervise the creation of compelling and effective marketing collateral to support campaigns and promotions.
- Plan and buy multi-channel media campaigns to deliver against marketing objectives
- Lead digital marketing initiatives, including SEO, SEM, email marketing, social media, and content marketing to drive traffic and conversions.
- Lead the company's online presence on various platforms and ensure the brand's reputation is maintained positively.
- Create and lead user acquisition campaigns to expand our user base, driving both quantity and quality of new users.
- Optimise conversion funnels and user onboarding processes to improve user retention and engagement.
- Use analytics tools to track marketing campaign performance, user behavior, and key metrics.
- Provide regular reports and insights to the executive team, identifying areas for improvement and growth opportunities.
- Work closely with the product development team to understand user needs and integrate marketing strategies into the product roadmap.
- Collaborate with sales, customer support, and operations teams to align marketing efforts and support overall business objectives.
- Develop and manage the marketing budget effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum Return on Investment.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience (10+ years) in marketing management, preferably in a business with a significant online presence.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- Demonstrated success in developing and driving comprehensive marketing strategies.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, SEO, SEM, and social media platforms.
- Data-driven mentality with the ability to analyze performance metrics and make data-backed decisions.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for innovation and staying ahead of industry trends.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Our goal is to maintain a culture where people look forward to work – whether they're in one of our centrally-located offices in Dublin and Wexford or working remotely, which is optional for all employees.
- We do that by making Distilled a place you'll be listened to and trusted to do your job. Where you can have fun, learn and feel appreciated. And where you get focused career development, growth and progression opportunities.
- We understand that the tools you have to do your job can make a difference too. So while MacBooks are our standard, we're happy to get you the equipment you need to do your job.
- We want you to feel confident that this is the right place for you, your career, your wellbeing and your future.
- Above all, your health and wellbeing are at the forefront of how we build the business. That means looking after you while you're here and later in life. So you'll receive life insurance, fully-paid healthcare and a 5% contribution towards your pension.
Head of Marketing - Ireland - Distilled
Description
What's the Opportunity
We are looking for a dynamic and transformational Head of Marketing to lead our marketing team at Distilled. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the way people buy and sell goods and services on three of Ireland's largest online marketplaces, Daft , DoneDeal , and
As the Head of Marketing, you will be at the forefront of driving growth and success for our innovative platforms. This role offers the chance to work with iconic brands, a dedicated team and to collaborate with industry partners across property and motor.
Reporting to the Executive Team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing strategy that enhances brand visibility and drives user acquisition. Your leadership will be instrumental in motivating and representing the Marketing Team across the company, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
What will I be doing
Develop and Implement Marketing Strategy:
People Management:
Brand Management:
Media Planning and Buying:
Digital Marketing and Online Presence:
User Acquisition and Growth:
Data Analysis and Performance Measurement:
Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams:
Budget Management:
What skills and experience do I need
What's it like to work here
You will have the opportunity to work with one of Ireland's fastest growing Internet companies. You will get the chance to create a significant contribution to our strategic direction. Projects are exciting and employees are given wide scope for creativity and innovation
Benefits - what you can expect
More about Distilled
We exist to make buying and selling in Ireland simple.
We put our people first, creating an inclusive environment where we can develop products that put our users first. We value people's work and time, creating a community where they have an opportunity to make an impact and grow.
Our challenge is to enhance our market-leading products using insights and empathy to present our users with the perfect match. What we build is technology, but what we do is create connections for life's most meaningful moments. We are Distilled and we bring people together .
Our Values
We have five core values: We have a growth mindset. We like to simplify things and make things happen . We collaborate across teams, business units and brands. We're passionate about what we do.
These values give us a framework for leadership and daily decision making. They embody how we behave and present ourselves — as individuals and as a business — both internally and externally for our colleagues, our users and our customers.
We are a diverse bunch of people here in Distilled, and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our Company. We do not discriminate based on gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race and membership of the Traveller community .