The Irish Times Regional Group is looking to recruit a Marketing/Merchandising Assistant to serve the Western People and Roscommon Herald brands.

ABOUT US:

Founded in 1859 and now part of The Irish Times Regional Group, the Roscommon Herald is the only paid-for newspaper dedicated to the towns and county of Roscommon.
Published each Tuesday, it provides a full range of news including courts, councils and community reporting across the entire county, highlight what is good about Roscommon, reporting on the concerns of the people of Roscommon and being one of Roscommon’s biggest campaigners and supporters.
Founded in 1883, the Western People is an all-inclusive, caring and informative newspaper with an unwavering commitment to the communities of the West of Ireland.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Marketing/Merchandising Assistant will work across the Western People and Roscommon Herald brands and play a key part in sales and marketing activities which include:
Direct face to face contact with newsagents and advertising clients.
Identifying newspaper sales opportunities, monitor and resupplying stock levels.
Plan, organise and undertake instore promotions.
Plan, manage and deliver marketing activities for our brands (including managing the related social media and digital promotions with photos and videos).
Act as general business support for our admin functions.
Candidates should have experience in face to face client relationships, excellent interpersonal skills, a demonstrable record of delivering marketing projects in a work environment, and good knowledge of counties Mayo and Roscommon. A full driving licence is essential as this is an on-the-road job across counties Mayo and Roscommon with some office based duties. The remuneration package includes a company van.
The role will involve some working outside normal office hours (evenings or weekends) when required in the delivery of sales and marketing events.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven track-record in sales or retail environment
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to create and build a network of contacts
• Full driving licence

Please refer the Job description for details