Smyths Toys

Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and the only thing that matters to us is your ability to do this role. Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today!

About the Role

We are recruiting a Marketing Administrator to join our Marketing team in our Head Office in Galway.

Salary: €30k

Responsibilities

• Managing & Briefing Point of Sale elements - instore fold down cards/messaging on a weekly and promotional calendar level. Liaising with buyers, stores and design teams as needed.
• Managing and reporting on in-store product demonstrations throughout the year
• Facebook & Instagram Competitions - briefing, managing, reporting on competitions while arranging products to be sent to winners
• Proofing and managing a proportion of our 300 page toy catalogue - liaising with buyers and suppliers - May - Aug
• Competitor activity - monitoring & reporting on competitor activity
• Supplier marketing plan support as needed
• Other marketing duties will be covered as and when needed depending on the time of year and volume of activity to other member of the marketing team.

The Ideal Candidate

• The ability 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.
• The ability to plan, organise and meet deadlines with quick turnarounds is crucial in this fast paced organisation.
• Be highly motivated and ambitious, and have an appetite for hard work
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Be adaptable and enjoy working in ultra fast paced environments
• Have a third level degree in Business, PR, Marketing or equivalent experience in a similar role
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word
• Briefing in artwork to our in-house design teams and ensuring that it’s correct
• Ability to multitask and prioritise

Benefits

• An attractive competitive salary and bonus package

• A benefits package inclusive of:

  • 4 weeks annual leave rising according to length of service

  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

  • Life Assurance Cover

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • In-store discount

  • Company Sick Pay Scheme

  • Company Maternity and Paternity Payments

  • Special Life-Event Gifts

  • Length of Service Awards

  • Bike to Work Scheme