The Brand & Events Executive will manage events and sponsorships, lead CarTrawler's flagship conference, and oversee the company's social media activity.
Tech that takes you places
We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together.
The Brand & Events Executive will support the CarTrawler Marketing team during a maternity cover period, focusing on delivering the CarTrawler Connect26 flagship conference, managing external events and sponsorships, and driving the company’s social media presence.
This role requires a hands-on marketer with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Your Journey starts here!
What you’ll do as a Brand & Events Executive:
- Event & Sponsorship Management
- Lead end-to-end delivery of Connect26, including planning, logistics, branding, delegate experience, and vendor management.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to align event messaging and content.
- Manage agencies, suppliers and venues to deliver best-in-class experiences on time and on budget.
- Support other external events, sponsorships and executive networking dinners as required.
- Social Media & Content
- Manage CarTrawler’s content calendar — plan, draft and schedule posts aligned to business priorities and brand tone.
- Support campaign activations across digital and events, working closely with the Marketing Communications Manager.
- Monitor engagement and report on performance metrics.
- Brand & Marketing Support
- Champion brand consistency across all collateral and communication.
- Maintain and communicate brand guidelines and resources internally.
- Collaborate with the wider Marketing & Commercial team to ensure a unified, omni-channel brand approach.
What you’ll bring to the team:
- 2+years’ experience in marketing, events, communications, or a related field, with the ability to support the planning and delivery of corporate events or conferences.
- Ability to support the planning and delivery of corporate events or conferences
- Strong project-coordination skills with great attention to detail
- Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Familiarity with or enthusiasm for social media management, especially LinkedIn.
- Comfort working with multiple teams and stakeholders, or evidence that you can build this skill.
- A full, clean driving licence
Go on, give it a go!
We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected.
At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here.
Perks for the journey:
· Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance-based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%.
· Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year.
· Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause, and fertility leave.
· Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements.
· Everyday perks that make a difference - subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on-site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club.
Top Skills
Event Management
Marketing Communications
Project Coordination
Social Media Management
CarTrawler Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office
Classon House, Dundrum Business Park, Dundrum Road,, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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