Marketing Executive

Marketing Executive

Fixed Term (18 Months) – Maternity Cover

Location:

This role
will be based at Brandon Bioscience HQ, Sycamore Court, Clash, Tralee, Co.
Kerry. Monday- Friday, 39 hour week, hybrid with work from home flexibility.

About the
Company:

Brandon
Bioscience is a marine biotechnology company based in Tralee, Co. Kerry, with
operations in Ireland and Scotland. Part of the Marigot Group, Brandon
Bioscience develops and produces crop biostimulants derived from marine-based
biomolecules, primarily Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed.

Our products
are exported to over 40 countries, supporting farmers worldwide to improve crop
performance, nutrient efficiency, and resilience to environmental stress.

Founded in
1998, Brandon Bioscience is a pioneer in the research and commercial
application of marine biomolecules in agriculture. Our work is underpinned by
peer-reviewed science and extensive field trials, allowing us to translate
complex research into clear, credible value for global markets.

Our
marketing function plays a key role in bringing this science to life,
communicating product benefits, supporting commercial teams, and helping
position our brand as a trusted leader in sustainable, science-led agriculture.

Role
Overview

The
Marketing Executive is responsible for managing and delivering day-to-day marketing
activities across Brandon Bioscience’s global markets. The role supports sales
growth, distributor marketing requirements, industry engagement, and brand
consistency.

This is a
practical, hands-on position covering both planning and execution. The
successful candidate will manage digital channels, coordinate industry events
and customer visits, support sales and technical teams with marketing
materials, and ensure marketing activity is delivered in line with the agreed
plan.

The role
involves regular collaboration with Sales, Technical, & R&D, as well as
external agencies and industry bodies.

Key
Responsibilities

Marketing
Planning & Execution

·       Deliver the annual marketing plan in
line with commercial priorities

·       Provide marketing support for key
accounts

·       Support business development activity
in new markets

·       Manage general marketing activities
such as promotional materials and merchandise

·       Manage trademark portfolio and liaise
with external advisors

·       Manage and maintain brand consistency
across all markets

·       Support Hebridean Seaweed Company’s
marketing requirements

Distributor
& Sales Support

·       Work closely with global distributors
on their marketing requirements

·       Develop customer-facing materials
using product and trial data

·       Support Sales and Technical teams in
preparing information for customers

Events
& Customer Engagement

·       Plan and coordinate presence at key
industry trade shows and events

·       Coordinate customer and grower visits
to company sites

·       Key contact for organisations such as
Enterprise Ireland and AgTech Ireland

Digital
Marketing

·       Manage company website, including
content updates and SEO implementation

·       Oversee social media channels
(LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram), including content creation and scheduling

·       Manage CRM system and maintain
accurate customer data

·       Coordinate with external design and
digital partners

Sustainability

·       Brandon Bioscience point of contact
within the Marigot Group

·       Coordinate EcoVadis submissions and
related documentation

·       Support internal sustainability
initiatives and communications

Learning
Opportunities

·       Planning and executing marketing
plans

·       Marketing within the agri and
biostimulant sector

·       Working with sales and technical
teams to support global markets

·       Social media content creation and
channel management

·       SEO and website optimisation

·       Brand management and compliance

·       Opportunities for global travel

·       Broad, hands-on marketing experience
within a small team operating in global markets

Required
Skills & Attributes

·       Strong communication skills

·       Event management experience

·       Comfortable working with websites,
CMS platforms, Adobe Software and digital tools (training can be provided)

·       Organised, with good attention to
detail

·       Creative thinker with an interest in
developing new ideas

·       Willingness to learn and work within
teams & external partners

·       Working knowledge of agriculture and
sustainability, with a genuine interest in the sector

·       Some marketing experience with
ability to work independently within a small team environment

Supervision
& Support

You will report
to the Commercial Manager (Head of Sales) while working closely with Sales,
Technical & R&D teams.