What you'll own

• Full ownership of the P&L and Balance Sheet, including Zero Based Budgeting across the Irish business unit
• Driving commercial performance improvements price, mix, cost and surfacing the right opportunities at the right time
• Delivering accurate, timely financial reporting through core business routines that the senior team actually relies on
• Serving as a true business partner to the MD and Leadership Team, directly supporting delivery of the annual operating plan
• Leading, mentoring and developing a finance team building capability, best practice and efficiency
• Maintaining cross-functional alignment so financial and business goals move in the same direction

What you'll bring

• A background in FMCG finance, strategy or management consulting you understand how consumer businesses make money
• Advanced analytical skills and Excel fluency; you turn complex data into clear commercial insight
• Proven leadership and stakeholder influence you can challenge, align and carry a room at any level
• Ideally degree-qualified (finance, business or equivalent), though proven track record carries equal weight
• You’re curious, positive and enthusiastic.

Location: Dublin South - Hybrid Working Model

Job Ref: 9523EK

Our client is an AI-powered, award-winning digital agency with an Irish HQ and an international presence. Specialising in enterprise SEO, paid media, and brand, they've built a strong reputation for turning complex marketing strategy into measurable business outcomes for scaling businesses and major corporations.

They're now hiring their first dedicated Head of Growth for the Irish and UK markets. You'll report directly to the CEO and own the revenue function end-to-end ,pipeline, outbound, pitching, closing. No hand-holding. No committee. Just autonomy, a compelling proposition, and the room to build something real.

If you've been selling digital services at enterprise level and you're ready to step into a role where the ceiling is yours to set, this is it.

What You'll Own

• Pipeline Ownership: End-to-end accountability for pipeline health, inbound, outbound, and everything in between.
• Outbound Strategy: Design and execute proactive prospecting systems to break into high-value target accounts.
• Consultative Selling: Lead the full sales cycle from discovery through to close, positioning the company’s strategic value at C-suite level.
• Marketing Alignment: Partner with the marketing team to ensure MQLs convert efficiently and messaging stays sharp.
• CRM Excellence: Own HubSpot with rigour, if it isn't logged, it didn't happen.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of competitor moves and industry shifts to keep outreach relevant and messaging differentiated.

Who You Are

You don't wait for leads to land in your inbox. You have a network, a process, and the tenacity to open doors that others don't even knock on. Specifically, you bring:

• 5+ years in B2B business development: Ideally within a digital agency environment, with a track record of closing enterprise or mid-market accounts.
• Digital marketing fluency: You understand SEO, paid media, and content well enough to translate them into business outcomes clients care about.
• C-suite confidence: You're comfortable in a boardroom or on a Zoom call with senior decision-makers — and you hold the room.
• AI-native approach: You don't just know about AI tools — you've integrated them into how you prospect, personalise, and close.
• HubSpot proficiency: CRM is your operating system, not an afterthought.
• Ownership mindset: You hit targets because you find a way, not because conditions were perfect.

Our client work with corporations and scaling businesses who need sustainable, measurable growth, combining performance marketing, brand strategy, and creative into one joined-up engine.

Award-winning, ambitious, and genuinely different from the typical agency model. They don't follow trends. They disrupt them.

We're moving quickly on this hire. To be considered, reach out directly with your CV and a brief note

Job Ref: 9561EK

Working Model: Remote role - but note you will be required to travel to office once per week and when business requires

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain product specs, quality documents, and supplier certifications.
• Keep specification sheets and certificates up to date.
• Track certificate expiry dates and follow up with suppliers.
• Respond to customer requests for specs, certificates, and declarations.
• Coordinate supplier documents, legal certifications, and product samples.
• Keep clear records of sample approvals and documentation.
• Support and drive quality and compliance projects to completion.
• Track tasks, deadlines, and documents across multiple projects.
• Assist with regulatory, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems.
• Ensure document accuracy, version control, and traceability.
• Provide general support to the Quality team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Comfortable working with documentation, trackers, and deadlines.

• Good understanding of Office365.

• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

• Experience in quality administration, compliance, or project coordination is desirable.

• Knowledge of QA / QC systems or regulated environments is an advantage, but not essential.

Join a career path abundant in growth and development, collaborating with a team of outstanding professionals. Tailored for passionate, ambitious individuals craving an exhilarating, demanding journey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional who enjoys being on the road, building strong customer relationships, and delivering measurable results. You will have autonomy in your role while being supported by an experienced internal team and a business with ambitious growth plans.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing an existing customer base while identifying and converting new business opportunities across your territory.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving sales growth through proactive account management and new business development
• Building long-term customer partnerships through regular face-to-face engagement
• Managing your territory strategically using data, planning, and market insight
• Delivering strong in-store/customer execution aligned with commercial objectives
• Identifying opportunities to improve revenue, performance, and profitability
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing actions to exceed targets
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure excellent customer delivery

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience in sales, account management, or business development
• Experience in a retail-facing or fast-moving commercial environment advantageous
• Proven ability to achieve or exceed sales targets
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of margins and performance drivers
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a field-based role
• Highly organised with strong territory planning skills
• Professional, consultative approach with customers
• Full, clean driving licence required

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive organisation
• Autonomy to manage and develop your own territory
• Strong earning and career development potential
• Dynamic, relationship-focused role with real impact

Location: Limerick, Tipperary

A leading distributor serving a broad network of trade customers and partners. With a strong reputation for reliability and expertise, we are growing rapidly and looking for a marketing professional to help drive that momentum.
This role focuses on supporting sales and revenue growth in a B2B environment. You will work closely with the sales team, customers, and partners to create impactful marketing campaigns and strengthen commercial relationships, reporting directly to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Trade & Product Marketing

• Design and deliver promotional campaigns to drive revenue across existing customers and products 
• Work with suppliers and brand partners to increase exposure and co-marketing opportunities 
• Support the launch of new business areas and product lines 
• Create promotional materials, product catalogues, and point-of-sale collateral for trade customers 

Brand & Content Marketing

• Maintain and manage the brand identity across all customer communications 
• Produce content such as product sheets, newsletters, technical guides, and campaign materials 
• Create print, digital, and in-branch copy and visuals aligned with the brand 
• Plan and coordinate trade shows, exhibitions, and product demonstrations for current and prospective customers 

Digital & Customer Communications

• Keep the company website updated with accurate product and brand information 
• Help customers market to their own garage customers through ready-to-use flyers and WhatsApp content 
• Support digital activity across WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Facebook to maintain engagement and brand presence 

Sales & Commercial Support

• Work with sales reps and key account managers to create campaigns and materials that support sales growth 
• Develop targeted campaigns by customer, region, or product segment based on commercial priorities 
• Keep the sales team informed on campaigns, new products, and marketing activity 
• Provide support for key customers and new commercial opportunities 

Key Personal Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in a marketing role, ideally within distribution, automotive, trade, or B2B environments 
• Proven ability to work closely and effectively with salespeople and customers, comfortable operating as a true commercial partner to the sales team 
• Proven track record in planning and executing trade shows, customer events, and product demonstrations 
• Strong copywriting skills with the ability to produce compelling content for both print and digital channels 
• Commercially astute with the ability to link marketing activity directly to revenue and business outcomes 
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously 
• Proficiency with common marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp, Canva, or equivalent) 
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites and events across Ireland 

Desirable: 

• Experience in the automotive aftermarket, parts distribution, or a related trade sector 
• Familiarity with digital marketing including social media management (LinkedIn, Facebook,  WhatsApp) 
• Experience with CRM systems and sales pipeline tools 
• A relevant degree or qualification in Marketing, Business, or Communications 
• Experience managing supplier or third-party brand partner relationships 

Location: Dublin
Salary: Highly Competitive
Job Ref: 9564PL

We are open to two types of candidate:

• An established high-performing recruiter with a proven billing track record 
• A senior recruiter with the capability to bill strongly while also mentoring, developing and potentially leading a team 
• The People Group is an established specialist recruitment business with a strong reputation in the Irish market and a long track record of delivering quality recruitment solutions across sales and marketing.

Key responsibilities:

• Build, manage and grow a profitable recruitment desk 
• Win new business and convert opportunities with both new and existing clients 
• Deliver a high-quality end-to-end recruitment service 
• Build trusted client and candidate relationships 
• Support team performance, standards and development 
• Help identify and shape future growth opportunities 

Candidate profile:

• Strong agency recruitment background 
• Proven ability to generate revenue and build lasting client relationships 
• Commercial mindset with energy, ownership and sound judgment 
• Confident operating at pace and with autonomy 
• Team leadership or mentoring experience would be an advantage 

What we offer

• Established specialist brand and strong market reputation 
• Hybrid working from our Dublin 2 office 
• A genuine opportunity to make your mark 
• Competitive salary and attractive commission structure 
• Long-term growth opportunity for the right person 

This role will suit someone who wants to build, contribute and play a visible part in the next phase of the business.
To apply in confidence, please contact colmbuckley@peoplegroup.ie

Job Ref: 9566CB

You are a polished, commercially minded PR professional with a genuine passion for luxury, culture and storytelling. You thrive in fast-paced, international environments and bring both strategic vision and hands-on execution to everything you do. This is a genuinely 360° PR role with real creative latitude and commercial impact.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive PR strategy aligned with the destination's annual and long-term business objectives
• Define and coordinate national, regional and international PR activity with a sharp focus on driving footfall and consumer spend
• Analyse market trends, consumer behaviour and campaign performance to continuously refine PR positioning
• Champion consistent internal communication of the destination's PR 'voice' across all teams
• Build and nurture Tier 1 journalist and editor relationships across print, digital and broadcast media
• Manage external PR consultants and agencies across all PR workstreams including events and press activities
• Oversee the full PR calendar  briefings, press trips, VIP visits and brand partner activations
• Lead the creation and production of all press tools, media materials and brand communications assets
• Organise and host international media trips and exclusive press or VIP events from concept to delivery
• Maintain and grow a comprehensive journalist, blogger and influencer database for targeted outreach
• Coordinate trade and travel press activity in support of tourism and commercial objectives

About You

• Degree in Marketing, Marketing Communications or a related discipline
• Proven track record in an international PR role, ideally within luxury retail, fashion or a premium lifestyle brand
• Experience managing PR agencies and external consultants
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure
• Deep understanding of digital media, online trends and the evolving media landscape