Marketing Associate
Location: Naas, Co. Kildare
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: DECI Ltd.
About DECI
DECI is a growing engineering consultancy specialising in the delivery of complex projects across the data centre, mission-critical and life sciences sectors. With projects and teams operating across Europe, USA and globally, we are continuing to expand both our business and our presence within the industries we serve.
As part of this growth, we are looking for a creative, organised and proactive Marketing Associate to join our team and take ownership of a broad range of marketing, brand development, communications, events and community initiatives.
The position will initially be based in our Naas office, with plans for the company to relocate to a new office closer to the Monasterevin area in the new year.
The Role
This is a varied, hands-on marketing position with the opportunity to have a real influence on the development of the DECI brand and how the company presents itself both internally and externally.
Working directly with company Directors and senior stakeholders, the Marketing Associate will help develop and strengthen the DECI brand, grow our digital presence, increase our visibility within the industries we serve and support the continued growth of the business.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape DECI's overall marketing and brand strategy, while also taking responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of marketing initiatives.
The role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects and is equally comfortable developing ideas, creating content, coordinating events and managing the practical side of bringing marketing and brand initiatives to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop DECI's LinkedIn presence, including planning, creating and scheduling engaging company content.
- Develop DECI's presence across additional social media platforms and identify new channels that support our brand and business objectives.
- Support the ongoing development of the DECI brand, including brand positioning, messaging, visual identity and consistency across all company communications.
- Help develop and implement brand guidelines to ensure DECI is represented consistently across offices, project sites, digital platforms, events and company materials.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen brand awareness and position DECI within the data centre, mission-critical and life sciences industries.
- Create and manage a structured social media and content calendar covering company news, project updates, employee features, recruitment, events, industry insights and community activities.
- Work directly with Directors and senior stakeholders to identify marketing opportunities and develop content that reflects the company's activities, expertise, values and growth.
- Support the management and ongoing development of the DECI website, ensuring content remains current, professional and aligned with the company's brand.
- Coordinate the creation of written, photographic, video and graphic content for digital marketing channels.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver company events, industry events, conferences, exhibitions and networking activities.
- Manage DECI's participation in relevant industry conferences and events, including stands, promotional materials, logistics, branding and company representation.
- Develop and coordinate community outreach programmes and identify opportunities for DECI to build relationships with local communities, schools, colleges, charities and other organisations.
- Develop initiatives that strengthen DECI's employer brand and showcase our people, projects, career opportunities and company culture.
- Coordinate branded merchandise and promotional materials, including identifying suitable products, sourcing suppliers and managing stock and distribution.
- Support the branding and presentation of DECI offices and project locations, ensuring a consistent and professional company image.
- Assist with the development of company presentations, brochures, project materials, advertisements, signage and other marketing collateral.
- Build and manage relationships with external suppliers, designers, printers, photographers, videographers, event organisers and other marketing partners.
- Monitor engagement and performance across digital channels and provide recommendations on how DECI can continue to grow its audience, reach and brand awareness.
- Research competitors and industry trends to identify opportunities for DECI to differentiate and strengthen its market positioning.
- Identify new marketing, sponsorship, event, partnership and brand-building opportunities that align with DECI's growth strategy.
- Occasional travel within Europe and internationally will be required to attend industry events, conferences, company activities and project locations, as well as to gather marketing content including photography, video, employee features and project updates.
- Coordinate marketing activities while travelling, working with project teams and senior stakeholders to identify and capture suitable content for DECI's digital channels and wider brand development.
About You
We are looking for someone who is creative, enthusiastic and highly organised, with the confidence to manage their own workload and work directly with senior members of the business.
You should be comfortable taking an idea from concept through to delivery and willing to get involved in both the creative and practical elements of marketing. As this is a growing area within DECI, we are particularly interested in someone who will bring their own ideas and actively look for opportunities to develop the company's brand and marketing presence.
Ideally, you will have:
- A qualification in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, Business or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in a marketing, communications, social media or similar role.
- An understanding of brand development and the importance of maintaining a consistent company identity.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to create engaging professional content.
- Experience managing company social media accounts, particularly LinkedIn.
- Strong organisational and event coordination skills.
- Confidence communicating and working with Directors and senior stakeholders.
- A creative approach with good attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar content creation tools would be beneficial.
- Experience with website management, CMS platforms or website development would be a strong advantage.
- Photography, video creation or editing experience would also be an advantage.
- An interest in engineering, construction, technology, data centres or the wider mission-critical industry would be beneficial but is not essential.
What We Offer
At DECI, you will join a rapidly growing international business with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how our brand develops as we continue to expand across Europe, the USA and globally.
- Competitive salary, based on experience
- 21 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Company pension
- Company laptop and equipment
- Genuine ownership of DECI's marketing, brand and social media activities
- Direct exposure to and collaboration with company Directors and senior leadership
- Opportunities to attend industry events, conferences and company activities in Ireland and internationally
- Exposure to major projects and clients within the data centre, mission-critical and life sciences sectors
- Opportunity to develop the role as DECI continues to grow
- Career development and progression opportunities within an expanding international business
- All reasonable travel, accommodation and associated business expenses covered for required business travel
This is a full-time, office-based position, initially based in Naas, with a planned office relocation closer to Monasterevin in the new year. Occasional travel will be required to attend DECI projects, offices, industry events and conferences, as well as to gather marketing content.
Pay: €35,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Naas, County Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you currently have the right to work in Ireland?
Please confirm whether you are an Irish / EU citizen or if you hold a visa or work permit.
If you hold a visa or permit, please specify the type and expiry date.
- Approximately how long would your daily commute be to our Naas office (one way)?
Please provide your estimated travel time in minutes.
- As mentioned in our ad, we are looking to move our offices closer to Monasterevin in the new year. Is this commute alright for you?
Experience:
- Marketing: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
