Job Description As Marketing Assistant your role will be to focus on our Irish Sports Direct Marketing.
Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing you'll get to work on some of the biggest sponsorships and brand campaigns in Ireland. The responsibility.
• You will support the implementation of marketing throughout the Sports Direct business in Ireland.
• Support the marketing team in delivering the Sports Direct marketing strategy into Ireland. • Assist the team on key activities from campaign launches to new store openings.
• Assist the wider marketing team daily with organisation and implementation of key sponsorships, brand campaigns and delivering on objectives.
• Support on implementation of retail marketing campaigns, including in store POS, seasonal campaign launches, brand activations and new store openings.
• Nurture and maintain our talent portfolio ensuring our tone of voice is at the forefront. • Support with managing the Social Media platforms for local channels, engaging with fans on a daily basis.
• Liaising with the Comms team and Store Management teams to communicate relevant marketing information and give marketing support at Retail level.
• Admin tasks including raising POs and invoicing, updating the marketing calendar, competitor activity tracking, supporting on in-store events, gift card maintenance, ticket management and compiling presentations.
Qualifications • A passion for Sport. • Previous experience in a Marketing Assistant role would be essential.
• Skilled organiser and administrator.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Reliable, supportive and positive with a committed and hardworking attitude.
• The ability to cope under pressure and work effectively towards deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook and Social Media platforms.
• A proactive problem solver.
• Keen interest in and understanding of sport and the retail industry.
• Marketing degree preferred, but not essential.
• Full, clean driving license as travel will be involved in the role.
Additional Information Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues: Reward, Recognition and Opportunities Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work.
Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.
Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10.
If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus!
The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million!
Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.
*subject to terms and conditions Frasers Festival – An event like no other!
Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.
CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our "CEO Sessions" ran by our CEO and leadership team.
Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.
Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers.
Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse.
The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.
Employee Welfare Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet!
We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs.
Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing.
The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity.
This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.
What's next?
Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values.
If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.