Vice President Global Marketing

CREGG is currently seeking a Fractional Global Marketing VP on a 10-12 month contract to join our client who are a leading company specialising in manufacturing and distribution of cosmetic and healthcare products based at their offices in Co. Galway.

Location: Co. Galway – flexible working arrangements, will consider fully remote depending on candidate's location.

Duration: Fixed-term Contractor for approx. 10-12 months (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Approx. 20-25 hours per week. Availability to work approximately two days per week until 9:00 pm Irish time to support collaboration with the North American business. Remaining hours may be worked flexibly.

Reporting to: President / Global Marketing VP

Role Summary: The Global Marketing VP will provide executive leadership support during the Vice President of Global Marketing's maternity leave.

This role is designed to provide continuity of leadership across the Global Marketing function while acting as a strategic advisor, executive coach and operational partner to an established team of senior marketing leaders.

Working approximately 20-25 hours per week, the successful candidate will support seven direct reports across New Product Development, Product Management, Creative Services, Communications, Marketing Operations and Digital Marketing, helping remove barriers, develop leadership capability and ensure strategic initiatives continue to progress.

A key component of the role will be providing executive oversight into the company’s global ecommerce transformation, with a strong focus on content management systems, sales funnels - conversion optimisation and revenue growth.

The successful candidate will also conduct an independent review of the Global Marketing organisation, identifying opportunities to strengthen the team's structure, processes and operating model, while providing regular executive updates and recommendations to the Vice President throughout the maternity leave period.

The objective is not only to maintain business continuity, but to leave the Global Marketing organisation stronger, more scalable and better positioned for future growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Seven Direct Reports

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience as a Vice President of Marketing, Chief Marketing Officer or equivalent executive marketing leader.
• Experience leading global marketing organisations.
• Previous experience within health & wellness, consumer products, medical devices or direct selling would be highly desirable.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex global organisations.
• Strong background in digital marketing and ecommerce.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and website governance.
• Strong understanding of digital customer journeys, conversion optimisation and sales funnels.
• Experience using data and analytics to improve marketing and commercial performance.
• Proven experience improving marketing operating models, governance and processes.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Offer:

• Attractive rate/salary on offer for the successful candidate.
• Fixed-term contractor for approximately 10-12 months.
• Approximately 20-25 hours per week.
• Flexible working arrangements, will consider fully remote depending on location.
• Due to the global nature of the role, regular overlap with both European and North American business hours is essential.
• Availability to work approximately two days per week until 9:00 pm Irish time to support collaboration with the North American business.
• Remaining hours may be worked flexibly.
• Executive Assistant support will be provided for diary management, meeting coordination and administration.