Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant

Ornua (meaning "new gold") is Ireland's largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world since 1961. Are you a Marketing Assistant looking for the challenge of taking a mission-driven organization to its next level of success? Ornua is actively seeking a Marketing Assistant to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. This position will support the marketing team across a variety of consumer and trade marketing responsibilities, including sales material development, customer marketing requests, sponsorships, partnerships, events, digital activations, and day-to-day brand support.

As our Marketing Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the execution of marketing initiatives that help drive awareness, engagement, and growth for the Kerrygold brand. Your work will help ensure that projects, materials, and activations are delivered efficiently and effectively across multiple marketing channels and customer touchpoints.

You are a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting multiple projects and working collaboratively across teams. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a proactive approach to problem-solving, communication, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing Team Support
• Sales Materials & Customer Marketing Requests
• Agency, Vendor & Administrative Coordination
• Sponsorship, Partnership & Event Support
• Brand, Digital & Content Support

At Ornua, success is not just about what you do, it's how you do it. You demonstrate our values by seeking new ideas, making things happen, showing care for teammates, being your authentic self, and achieving great things together.

Experience and requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in marketing, customer marketing, sales support, events, communications, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects, requests, and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to organize information, maintain trackers, and manage project details effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to support a variety of business needs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Experience supporting sales materials, customer presentations, or customer marketing initiatives.
• Experience coordinating events, sponsorships, partnerships, or promotional activations.
• Experience working with external agencies, vendors, or creative partners.
• Exposure to digital marketing, eCommerce, content management, or brand activation activities.
• Experience within Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), food, beverage, or retail industries preferred.

Ornua is a purpose-driven, values-led co-operative creating value for Irish dairy farming families through our global operations. With 10 business units, 16 production facilities, and in-market teams across the world, we operate through two divisions — Ornua Foods, which markets our iconic consumer brands including Kerrygold and Pilgrims Choice, and Ornua Ingredients, which provides innovative, customized dairy ingredient solutions to our customers.

Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together. We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Career progression opportunities, including global mobility. Comprehensive benefits with region-specific offerings. Dynamic Working policy supporting flexible hours and hybrid work options.

PAY RANGE: $79,750 - $97,250

This range represents the overall market pay rate for candidates who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and performance.

Total Rewards at Ornua Foods North America will include a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme. The following are a list of other benefits you can avail of: low employee contribution for Medical, Vision and Dental benefits cover; 401k; Paid Time Off; Maternity Leave (20 weeks); Parental Leave; Flexible working; Fitness Reimbursement; Charity Donation; Complimentary Kerrygold products; Free car parking and secure bicycle storage; Free healthy snacks and drinks in the office; Reward & Recognition program; Volunteering opportunities; Long Service Awards.

Ornua is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information. Ornua is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Ornua People Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.