Role Introduction:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Assistant to join our fast paced innovative company. This is a chance to work in a forward-thinking foodservice company within a dynamic, fast-growing team with a passion for great food. You will be tasked with assisting the marketing manager with day today marketing activities.

At Compass you'll get every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for creating an interesting and relevant Marketing Calendar to drive sales across the business based on insight, high street trends & commercial data
• Seasonal Marketing: develop consumer communication and POS, as well as an internal unit guide for all sites based off the marketing calendar. Work cross functionally with Commercial, Culinary, Nutrition & Design team to execute these offers.
• Assist in mobilisation of new sites opening including branding, signage install, launch etc.
• Responsible for internal communications
• Support with digital marketing including content creation, website management & social media
• Event Management
• Manage relationship with third party agencies including print & signage
• Support with other ad-hoc tasks & projects as required
• This role will report into the Marketing Manager, and is based in Parkwest, Dublin 12.
• Hybrid & flexible working options are available, however the ability to travel to other counties is essential

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in business, marketing, media or related field
• A creative & innovative thinker
• Positive can-do attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Tech savy with a keen interest in Social media and technology innovation
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint & Excel
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Ability to adapt at pace, often with competing deadlines
• Full driver’s license with access to own car (some travel is required)

Desirable Criteria:

• Whilst this is an entry level role, some experience or internships would be preferred
• Passion for the food and beverage industry

Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.

Compass Group Ireland is one of the largest foodservice groups on the island of Ireland, serving 130 separate workplace locations and in the region of 40,000 meals per day. The company employs 1,500 people and generates annual revenue in the region of €70m.

Compass Group Ireland food solutions include the Feedr ‘cloud canteen’, full restaurant operations, café and coffee dock facilities, and bespoke catering for events and meetings. The business works with 180 Irish food producers and spends €35m per year on food produced in Ireland. Seventy per cent of the food sourced by Compass Group Ireland for clients on the island of Ireland is produced here.

To learn more, visit compass-group.ie or check us out on Instagram or LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Why Compass?

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every member joining us. Apart from competitive salary, we offer

• Free lunch, snacks & coffee while in the office
• Free Parking
• Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development
• Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more
• Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth
• Hybrid/Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance
• Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life
• Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues
• Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees
• Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes
• VHI Healthcare discount
• Life assurance cover

And many more benefits