Job Advertisement - GS1 Ireland
- Are you a good listener and storyteller?
- Are you passionate about customers, understanding their needs and crafting tailored messages to engage with them?
- Are you excited about the digitalisation of marketing and open to leveraging new technologies to create and run segmented, personalised campaigns with greater efficiency and ease?
- If yes, we are currently looking for a forward-thinking, creative Communications & Marketing Manager in GS1 Ireland. Apply today.
We are recruiting for an experienced Communications and Marketing professional with a passion for storytelling and content creation. As we extend our engagement with members using all channels available including social media, web, video and our podcast SCANtalk, as well as through printed media, we are looking for someone with an eye for design and for telling a story to support our communications across our sectors including retail grocery, consumers goods and apparel (clothing and textiles). GS1 Ireland offers a very varied portfolio of work and no week is the same as the last.
Download specification - 202501 - Communications and Marketing Manager
Are you interested in joining us as we share the story behind the efficiency, traceability and sustainability benefits of GS1 standards with members and stakeholders across the island of Ireland? If this sounds like an interesting opportunity to you, then apply today.
Please apply via our online application form with both a current CV and a cover note outlining your suitability for the role.
Closing date for applications: Monday 27th January 2025 at 12 noon.
All applications will be treated promptly and with strict confidentiality.
Background
The Communications & Marketing Manager will work with the GS1 Ireland Senior Leadership Team to bring innovation to our communications and events, to enrich our engagement with both Members and key industry stakeholders and to continue to build GS1 Ireland’s brand awareness and reputation.
Using best-in-class tools we are looking for someone who can tell our members’ stories and use them to inspire other business leaders to continue their digital transformation journey towards a more efficient, transparent and sustainable supply chain.
This is a pivotal time in GS1 Ireland as we roll out several global programmes to fast track GS1 standards adoption in our core sectors – Retail/CPG, Healthcare and Construction – and we are looking for a future-focused, strategic-thinking communications expert to help us achieve our goals.
What are we looking for in you?
- Ideally you will have an interest in, or prior experience of the retail and consumer goods sector or online selling.
- Excellent written and oral English and a be confident presenter.
- A working understanding of some of the key trends impacting our core sectors, notably sustainability, the circular economy, meeting regulatory requirements and evolving consumer behaviour.
- Expert in using a CRM system, web & email marketing platforms, and design and publishing tools (e.g. Hubspot, Canva, Vimeo, Microsoft etc.)
- A mindset for helping others to learn, grow and improve their business.
- A can-do attitude and a team player.
- Requirements: a relevant qualification, 5+ years in a mid-senior marketing role, and a full clean driver’s licence.
Role Summary
The Communications and Marketing Manager will oversee several core areas including:
- Writing and publishing corporate and member communications across all channels including email, web, trade press and magazines.
- the curation of GS1 Ireland’s online presence to include the website, landing pages, blog, campaigns across our social media channels and leveraging other outlets including video and audio (podcast),
- the promotion of GS1 Ireland’s portfolio of products, services, and tools through paid, owned and earned channels,
- the coordination and advertising of GS1 events, webinars and selected external third-party events and awards that we support,
- booking and submitting trade magazine articles, advertorials and advertising banners,
- coordination of marketing-related activities for GS1’s Solution Partners, including events, case studies (written & video) and interviews
- GS1 brand building and awareness activities,
- participation in GS1 (global and European) marketing workgroups,
- management of the annual budget and monthly/quarterly activity reports for the GS1 Team and Board.
Download specification - 202501 - Communications and Marketing Manager
Apply now via our online application form with both a current CV (pdf) and a short cover note.
