Senior Marketing Executive – Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Galway, Ireland | On-site | Full-Time
Are you a visionary marketer with a passion for storytelling, digital innovation, and luxury experiences? Join the iconic Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, a 5-star destination rooted in heritage and elevated by modern elegance. We're seeking an inspiring, tech-savvy, and commercially driven Senior Marketing Executive to help drive our brand into its next chapter of growth.
As part of the MHL Hotel Collection, this is your opportunity to help shape a premium brand, engage a global audience, and make a tangible impact across our hotel, lodges, award-winning dining, and unforgettable experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing
- Assist in delivering the annual marketing plan across all business segments.
- Coordinate digital marketing campaigns with external agencies and internal stakeholders.
- Manage website content updates and ensure accuracy of promotional messaging.
- Support social media planning and content creation while maintaining brand consistency.
- Coordinate photography, video, promotional collateral, and advertising materials.
- Assist with public relations opportunities, media visits, and influencer collaborations.
- Develop email marketing campaigns and promotional communications.
- Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reporting and recommendations.
- Ensure all marketing materials reflect the luxury positioning and brand standards of the hotel.
Administrative Tasks.
- Produce weekly and monthly reports.
- Track sales performance against agreed KPIs.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and commercial planning.
- Support revenue-generating initiatives across all hotel departments.
- Work closely with Reservations, Revenue, Front Office, Food & Beverage, Events, and Golf teams to maximise business opportunities.
- Maintain a strong understanding of market trends and customer behaviour.
Guest & Brand Experience
- Act as an ambassador for Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate at all times.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to clients and partners.
- Ensure all communications reflect the hotel's luxury brand standards.
Person Specification
Skills Required
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in hospitality marketing, or a similar commercial role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience using CRM systems and hotel property management systems.
- Strong digital marketing and social media knowledge.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
Desirable
- Experience within a luxury or five-star hotel environment.
- Knowledge of the Irish hospitality and tourism market.
- Familiarity with digital marketing platforms, Canva, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, and email marketing software.
Competencies
- Commercially focused with strong business acumen.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- Creative and innovative thinker.
- Professional presentation and communication.
- Results-oriented with a strong drive to achieve targets.
- Flexible and adaptable within a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
- Database growth and CRM quality.
- Timely delivery of commercial projects and campaigns.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Galway, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
