Head of Marketing - DoneDeal

What’s the Opportunity

At DoneDeal.ie, we help over 900,000 car buyers every month find their perfect car – connecting them with the widest selection of vehicles from trusted dealerships and private sellers across Ireland. In addition to being Ireland’s No. 1 Cars & Motor marketplace, DoneDeal also operates as the clear leader in generalist and farming buy-and-sell marketplaces, making DoneDeal the trusted destination for millions nationwide.

We are searching for a Head of Marketing to take DoneDeal to the next level. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to elevate one of Ireland’s most iconic brands, strengthen our leadership position in the motor industry, and drive strategic growth in a dynamic, competitive market. Your goal in this role will be to extend DoneDeal’s position as Ireland’s largest Cars & Motor Marketplace from both a demand and supply perspective.

Key Responsibilities

1.Develop DoneDeal’s Marketing Strategy

• Collaborate with the executive team to define DoneDeal’s marketing Vision and Strategy

• Conduct thorough market, competitor and consumer research to identify opportunities for differentiation and growth

• Establish 1-5 year marketing objectives and actionable plans to achieve targets for user acquisition, engagement, and monetisation

• Build a strong understanding of both private and business customer needs to create tailored messaging and campaigns

2. Build the DoneDeal Brand

• Refine DoneDeal’s tone of voice to strengthen our leadership as Ireland’s No. 1 thought leader when it comes to buying your next car

• Grow brand Top of Mind awareness and ensure consistent and compelling storytelling across all marketing channels

• Refine brand architecture and develop clear, user-centric brand guidelines

• Oversee the creation of compelling and engaging marketing collateral for campaigns

3. Execute with Excellence 

• Lead the marketing team to bring DoneDeal’s end-to-end strategy to life through brand campaigns, content marketing, sponsorship, PR and thought leadership

• Partner with the product team to ensure brand and user experience consistency 

• Manage the marketing budget effectively to maximise ROI and optimise resource allocation.

4. User Acquisition and Retention

• Execute targeted performance marketing campaigns to ensure DoneDeal remains the No. 1 choice for car buyers and sellers nationwide

• Collaborate with the Growth Marketing Manager and Product team to create and optimise conversion funnels, user onboarding, and retention

5. Dealer Marketing (B2B)

• Position DoneDeal as the most cost-effective marketing channel for Ireland’s Motor Dealer Network, driving leads to premium car dealerships

• Craft compelling messaging that articulates DoneDeal’s unique value proposition to dealerships and professional sellers

6. Data Analysis and Performance Measurement

• Use analytics tools to understand current and potential consumers, monitor and improve marketing performance

• Provide regular insights and reporting to the executive team to identify opportunities for optimisation and growth

• Drive a data-driven culture within the organisation, ensuring decisions are backed by insights

7. People Leadership and Team Development

• Inspire, lead, and mentor a team of experienced marketing professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment

• Set clear performance goals and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities

• Recruit and onboard new talent to build a diverse, high-performing team aligned with DoneDeal’s growth ambitions

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, commercial, sales, and operations, to align marketing efforts with DoneDeal’s strategic objectives 

What skills and experience do I need

• Leadership & Vision: Proven experience (10+ years) in marketing management, with a track record of building successful marketing strategies in businesses with significant online presence

• Strategic Thinker: Strong ability to develop long-term plans, solve problems, and communicate a clear vision for growth

• Brand Builder: Experience in developing brand values, delivering consistency across all channels, driving Top of Mind awareness 

• Market Maker: Proven ability to segment user bases and build ‘both sides’ of a vibrant marketplace, speaking to both private buyers (B2C) and Professional sellers (B2B). 

• Data & Digital Driven: Native understanding of digital channels, SEM, social media marketing, performance & Product marketing. Demonstrated success in performance measurement, campaign optimisation, and using insights to drive decisions

• People Management: Excellent leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team, fostering growth, collaboration and cost consciousness

• Innovator: A creative thinker who stays ahead of market trends 

• Communication: Outstanding presentation, storytelling, and interpersonal skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field

What’s it like to work here

You will have the opportunity to work with one of Ireland's fastest growing Internet companies. You will get the chance to create a significant contribution to our strategic direction. Projects are exciting and employees are given wide scope for creativity and innovation

Benefits - what you can expect

• Our goal is to maintain a culture where people look forward to work – whether in our centrally located office in Dublin or working from home, which is optional for all employees.

• We do that by making Distilled a place you'll be listened to and trusted to do your job. Where you can have fun, learn and feel appreciated. And where you get focused career development, growth and progression opportunities.

• We want you to feel confident that this is the right place for you, your career, your wellbeing and your future.

• Above all, your health and wellbeing are at the forefront of how we build the business. That means looking after you while you're here and later in life. So you'll receive life insurance, fully-paid healthcare and a 5% contribution towards your pension.

More about Distilled

We exist to make buying and selling in Ireland simple.

We put our people first, creating an inclusive environment where we can develop products that put our users first. We value people’s work and time, creating a community where they have an opportunity to make an impact and grow.

Our challenge is to enhance our market-leading products using insights and empathy to present our users with the perfect match.

What we build is technology, but what we do is create connections for life’s most meaningful moments. We are Distilled and we bring people together.

Our Values

We have five core values: We have a growth mindset. We like to simplify things and make things happen. We collaborate across teams, business units and brands. We're passionate about what we do.

These values give us a framework for leadership and daily decision making. They embody how we behave and present ourselves — as individuals and as a business — both internally and externally for our colleagues, our users and our customers.

We are a diverse bunch of people here in Distilled, and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our Company. We do not discriminate based on gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race and membership of the Traveller community.