Head of International Markets
Ryanair, Ireland

Ryanair, Europe’s number one airline, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of International Markets. The purpose of this position is to ensure Ryanair is kept front of mind, with constant positive media coverage across international markets, ensuring all key corporate messages are well landed as well as any local news cycle opportunity maximised. If you are a tourism passionate, a natural PR and event manager this is the role for you! The successful candidate will be energetic and self-motivated with a natural ability to work in a high paced environment. The role reports to Director of Marketing, Digital amp; Comms and works closely with all the Senior Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20 professionals across comms and marketing functions
• Spearhead the comms and marketing strategies and activities across 35+ international markets
• Manage PR agencies in Italy, Germany, Poland, and Spain
• Manage 150+ events p.a.
• Oversee and manage events team
• Work closely with Press Office ensuring key corporate messages are landed in international media
• Ensure fast reaction to local news, maximising coverage opportunities
• Ensure a glocal approach is maintained keep our global DNA with a local twist
• Act as a spokesperson for Ryanair undertaking PCs, speaking events and media IVs
• Liaise and meet on a regular basis with key tourism stakeholders inc. Tourist Boards and Airports
• Keep and strengthen relations with key media in international markets
• Provide Senior Management with ad-hoc briefings prior PCs/Interviews/Events
• Coordinate key market intelligence and share within the business
• Secure free of charge visibility through partners advertisements/placements
• Ensure alignment with internal depts and relevant Directors inc. Commercial, Legal, HR and Ops
• Schedule monthly team updates across markets with Senior Management
• Constantly improve and innovate working structure and flow

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience dealing with international markets in similar Comms/Marketing roles
• Upbeat and confident personality
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Strong leadership, people management skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Overseas experience and experience at leading international events is desirable
• Track record of developing and managing multi-stakeholders; domestic and international
• A tourism passionate, and travel enthusiast
• Fluent in English, another language an advantage

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Staff travel benefits from the day you join
• Fast progression opportunities
• Working with the best aviation genius and leaders!

Job Rewards and Benefits