Gaming Marketing Executive - Galway

About the role:Smyths Toys are seeking a Gaming Marketing Executive to join our team. Our headquarters in Galway has over 200 employees, with additional offices in Lille and Cologne. We operate over 280 physical retail stores in Ireland, the UK, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands, together with a substantial online business in each country. Location: Can be based in Galway or Dublin Salary: €35,000 - €40,000 Qualification, experience & skills required Roles and Responsibilities: Creating software marketing plans working with key suppliers Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo and more Working closely with the Smyths Gaming buyers and Gaming tech buyers to book in activities and roll out marketing campaigns Creating Gaming tech marketing plans Gaming instagram - scheduling posts working with suppliers , managing the calendar , growing the channel Gaming POE - proof of execution - creating ppt showing the campaign execution and securing payment for the funding provided by suppliers Gaming influencers - identifying and sourcing gaming influencers working with them to execute key campaigns and help grow our awareness and instagram channel Catalogue - gaming pages for the Smyths Toys catalogue liaising with buying team and suppliers to create and sign off artwork for the catalogue pages The successful candidate will have: 2 years+ experience in Brand or Digital Marketing field along with experience in managing and executing Marketing campaigns across META. The ability to plan, organise and meet deadlines with quick turnarounds is crucial in this fast paced organisation. Idea generation for social media channels. Managing relationships to deliver on key business objectives. Possess good interpersonal and strong communication skills. Measuring and reporting to inform social media strategy. Organisation skills and attention to details are key. You will be managing the social media calendar and scheduling. Briefing in artwork to our in-house design teams and ensuring that it’s correct. Ability to multitask and prioritise. The candidate must be able to work as part of the wider marketing team, and broader team within the business, with our suppliers and also be capable of working independently and on their own initiative. Be highly motivated and ambitious, and have an appetite for hard work Photoshop experience is preferred Benefits: Option to be based in Swords office above the store in Airside with travel to Galway HQ when required for meetings or our Galway HQ. Salary range €35k - €40k depending on experience, reviewed annually in line with performance. A benefits package inclusive of 23 days annual leave rising according to length of service Defined contribution pension scheme on commencement In-store discount Company sick pay scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity payments Life event gifts Length of service awards Life assurance cover Employee assistance programme Bike to work scheme An active Sports & Social Club (based in Galway)