We are seeking a Graduate Marketing Executive to join our growing team. With a digital-first approach, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing plans to raise brand awareness, drive engagement and generate leads.
This role would be suitable for a recent graduate, or candidates graduating in summer 2026 who have completed a placement year as part of their course.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with automotive manufacturers and internal teams to execute marketing planners.
- Plan and execute digital marketing campaigns across email, social, and paid channels.
- Maintain brand consistency across all channels and materials.
- Manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
- Coordinate with external agencies for branded materials and signage.
- Be a proactive team player and support all functions / brands within a dynamic marketing team.
- Keep informed of industry trends, design tools, and creative best practices to continually improve output.
Skills and Competencies Required
- Third level qualification in marketing or a similar field.
- At least 1 year of marketing experience.
- Strong digital skills and experience/awareness of various digital marketing platforms (GA4, Google Ads, Mailchimp, WordPress / Website CMS).
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and experience creating engaging, brand-aligned content and campaigns.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Full UK driving licence, eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel to various Donnelly Group sites and conferences.
Desirable
- Video editing skills (Capcut, Premier Pro, etc).
What We Offer
- Market-leading salary.
- 30 days annual leave.
- Pension provision.
- Life insurance cover.
- Healthcare benefits: Kingsbridge Hospital Diamond Club membership, Healthshield cashback & perks, access to discounted private healthcare scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Long Service Awards.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
Equal Opportunities
Donnelly Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion across our workforce.
Required Criteria
- Possess a second level qualification and/or degree in marketing or a related discipline.
- Two years' experience in a marketing or related role.
- A confident communicator willing to put forward solutions and opinions.
- Creative flair with originality.
- Strong IT & written skills with exceptional attention to detail, working with a high degree of accuracy.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Full valid driving licence.
Desired Criteria
- Two years’ experience of social media advertising to include a demonstrable working knowledge of Facebook Business Manager suite.
- CIM or similar qualification in digital marketing.
- Previous experience of the Automotive Industry.
Skills Needed
Advertising Strategy, Digital Marketing and Advertising Skills, Digital Marketing forum.
About The Company
The Donnelly Group has been synonymous with the motor industry in Northern Ireland since 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh.
Since then the Donnelly Group has become the largest family-owned automotive company in Northern Ireland.
We offer competitive salaries, industry-leading work-life balance, generous holiday allowance, continuous training and development, wide-ranging benefits, and an opportunity to give volunteering time back to the communities within which we serve through the Donnelly Group Foundation.
Company Culture
Our teams across all our branches get involved with fundraising for our nominated charity partner, through football tournaments, Donnelly Group bake-off events, dragon boat racing, abseiling, cycling events as well as having a ‘Foundation Day’; a paid day off, to get involved with community projects. We like to feel that we work hard and play hard.
Company Benefits
- Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Family and friends rates, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Company employee App.
Salary
Not disclosed
Sectors
Sectors
We are seeking a Graduate Marketing Executive to join our growing team. With a digital-first approach, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing plans to raise brand awareness, drive engagement and generate leads.
This role would be suitable for a recent graduate, or candidates graduating in summer 2026 who have completed a placement year as part of their course.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with automotive manufacturers and internal teams to execute marketing planners.
- Plan and execute digital marketing campaigns across email, social, and paid channels.
- Maintain brand consistency across all channels and materials.
- Manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
- Coordinate with external agencies for branded materials and signage.
- Be a proactive team player and support all functions / brands within a dynamic marketing team.
- Keep informed of industry trends, design tools, and creative best practices to continually improve output.
Skills and Competencies Required
- Third level qualification in marketing or a similar field.
- At least 1 year of marketing experience.
- Strong digital skills and experience/awareness of various digital marketing platforms (GA4, Google Ads, Mailchimp, WordPress / Website CMS).
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and experience creating engaging, brand-aligned content and campaigns.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Full UK driving licence, eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel to various Donnelly Group sites and conferences.
Desirable
- Video editing skills (Capcut, Premier Pro, etc).
What We Offer
- Market-leading salary.
- 30 days annual leave.
- Pension provision.
- Life insurance cover.
- Healthcare benefits: Kingsbridge Hospital Diamond Club membership, Healthshield cashback & perks, access to discounted private healthcare scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Long Service Awards.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
Equal Opportunities
Donnelly Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion across our workforce.
Required Criteria
- Possess a second level qualification and/or degree in marketing or a related discipline.
- Two years' experience in a marketing or related role.
- A confident communicator willing to put forward solutions and opinions.
- Creative flair with originality.
- Strong IT & written skills with exceptional attention to detail, working with a high degree of accuracy.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Full valid driving licence.
Desired Criteria
- Two years’ experience of social media advertising to include a demonstrable working knowledge of Facebook Business Manager suite.
- CIM or similar qualification in digital marketing.
- Previous experience of the Automotive Industry.
Skills Needed
Advertising Strategy, Digital Marketing and Advertising Skills, Digital Marketing forum.
About The Company
The Donnelly Group has been synonymous with the motor industry in Northern Ireland since 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh.
Since then the Donnelly Group has become the largest family-owned automotive company in Northern Ireland.
We offer competitive salaries, industry-leading work-life balance, generous holiday allowance, continuous training and development, wide-ranging benefits, and an opportunity to give volunteering time back to the communities within which we serve through the Donnelly Group Foundation.
Company Culture
Our teams across all our branches get involved with fundraising for our nominated charity partner, through football tournaments, Donnelly Group bake-off events, dragon boat racing, abseiling, cycling events as well as having a ‘Foundation Day’; a paid day off, to get involved with community projects. We like to feel that we work hard and play hard.
Company Benefits
- Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Family and friends rates, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Company employee App.
Salary
Not disclosed
