Marketing & Events Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Marketing & Events Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (June – December 2026)

Job Overview:

The Marketing & Events Coordinator (Maternity Cover) will support the day-to-day execution of marketing operations across Ireland. This role focuses on general marketing administration, event activation and logistics, trade communications (including WhatsApp Channel and e-zines), merchandise coordination, and cross-functional coordination with internal teams and brand partners.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth delivery of events, consistent trade communication, and efficient marketing operations, while supporting collaboration across Connolly’s RED MILLS, Foran Equine, and Carr & Day & Martin.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing Administration & Coordination

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the marketing team across Ireland
• Coordinate marketing schedules, approvals, and internal workflows
• Maintain organised records of campaigns, events, assets, and supplier communications
• Support the wider marketing team with ad hoc project coordination and reporting

Event Activation & Logistics

• Support planning and delivery of equine events, trade shows, and activations

• Coordinate event logistics including booking, supplier coordination, shipping, and on-site requirements
• Assist with set-up and execution of on-site activations, ensuring brand consistency
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth event delivery
• Support post-event wrap-up including stock reconciliation, feedback collection, and reporting

Trade Communications (WhatsApp Channel & E-zines)

• Create and schedule trade communications via WhatsApp Channel, ensuring timely and relevant updates
• Assist in the creation and distribution of e-zines and digital trade updates
• Coordinate content collection from internal teams and ensure messaging alignment across brands
• Monitor engagement and support improvements in communication effectiveness

 Merchandise Management & Distribution

• Monitor merchandise stock levels and maintain accurate inventory records
• Process internal and external merchandise requests in a timely manner
• Coordinate packing and dispatch of merchandise for events, sponsorships, and customer relationship activities
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure appropriate allocation of branded materials across markets
• Support stock reconciliation following events and maintain organised storage systems

 Cross-Brand Collaboration & Event Support

• Work closely with the Foran Equine and Carr & Day & Martin teams on shared event activity
• Support joint brand activations under aligned campaign themes and sponsorships
• Ensure consistent coordination across multi-brand event requirements
• Assist with shared merchandising and event materials where required

General Support & Reporting

• Provide basic reporting on event attendance, engagement, and trade communication performance
• Support collation of marketing activity updates for internal meetings
• Assist with tracking key marketing deliverables and timelines
• Carry out additional administrative and coordination tasks as required by the marketing team

Key Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in events, or administrative support
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience supporting events, logistics, or trade marketing activity
• Familiarity with digital communication tools (email platforms, WhatsApp Business, CMS systems an advantage)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams and brands
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently when required

Desirable:

• Experience in the equine or agricultural sectors
• Exposure to multi-brand or international marketing environments
• Basic understanding of email marketing or digital content coordination