Job Description

We are seeking a marketing executive to join our growing team. With a digital-first approach, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing plans to raise brand awareness, drive engagement and generate leads.


About The Role


Key Responsibilities:


Work closely with automotive manufacturers and internal teams to execute marketing planners


Plan and execute digital marketing campaigns across email, social, and paid channels


Maintain brand consistency across all channels and materials.


Manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and deadlines


Coordinate with external agencies for branded materials and signage


Be a proactive team player and support all functions / brands within a dynamic marketing team


Keep informed of industry trends, design tools, and creative best practices to continually improve output


Skills and Competencies Required:


Third level qualification in marketing or similar field


2+ years' marketing experience


Strong digital skills and experience across various digital marketing platforms (GA4, Google Ads, Mailchimp, WordPress / Website CMS)


Strong knowledge of social media platforms and experience creating engaging, brand-aligned content and campaigns.


Strong planning and organisational skills


Effective communication and collaboration skills


Full UK driving licence, eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel to various Donnelly Group sites and conferences


Desirable:


Experience in the automotive industry would be advantageous


Video editing skills (Capcut, Premier Pro etc)


Other Information:


Applicants should be aware that the interview process will commence in January.


What We Offer:


Market-leading salary


30 days annual leave


Pension provision


Life insurance cover


Healthcare benefits: Kingsbridge Hospital Diamond Club membership, Healthshield cashback & perks, access to discounted private healthcare scheme


Cycle to Work Scheme


Long Service Awards


Enhanced maternity & paternity leave


Equal Opportunities:


Donnelly Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion across our workforce.


Required Criteria


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.


Desired Criteria


Two years' experience of social media advertising to include a demonstrable working knowledge of Facebook Business Manager suite
CIM or similar qualification in digital marketing
Previous experience of the Automotive Industry


Skills Needed


Advertising Strategy, Digital Marketing and Advertising Skills, Digital Marketing forum


About The Company


The Donnelly Group has been synonymous with the motor industry in Northern Ireland since 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh.


Since then the Donnelly Group has become the largest family-owned automotive company in Northern Ireland.


We offer competitive salaries, industry-leading work-life balance, generous holiday allowance, continuous training and development, wide-ranging benefits, and an opportunity to give volunteering time back to the communities within which we serve through the Donnelly Group Foundation.


Company Culture


Our teams across all our branches get involved with fundraising for our nominated charity partner, through football tournaments, Donnelly Group bake-off events, dragon boat racing, abseiling, cycling events as well as having a 'Foundation Day'; a paid day off, to get involved with community projects. We like to feel that we work hard and play hard.


Company Benefits


Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Family and friends rates, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Company employee App


Salary


Not disclosed