Marketing and PR Country Manager - Spain Portugal
Ryanair, Spain

Ryanair are currently seeking a Country Manager for an ambitious, driven and hardworking PR amp; Marketing professional to join Europe’s busiest Sales, Marketing and Comms team. The successful candidate will be based in the regions, report directly to the Head of Sales, Marketing amp; International Comms and work closely with our Senior Management in HQ. This is a permanent position and key responsibilities will include supporting Ryanair in getting local connections and market intelligence, improving our brand and relationships with local key stakeholders including media, tourist boards, and airports.

Duties include:

• Deliver and manage Ryanair’s integrated comms and marketing plan in the Spanish and Portuguese markets
• Build and maintain active relationship with local stakeholders including media, tourist boards and airports
• Localize our corporate key messages and suggest local angles
• Prepare press releases, media responses and presentations
• Deliver and attend press conferences, speaking events and interviews
• Work closely with Spanish press agency and our HQ press office to address daily media queries
• Suggest strategic partnership and sponsorship opportunities
• Drive demand, sales and improve brand perception and positioning in markets
• Travel extensively across markets of responsibility
• Build presence and connections locally

Requirements

• Native Spanish speaker and fluent verbal and written English and Portuguese are essential
• At least 5 years Public Relations and Marketing experience (in house or agency)
• Must be a confident communicator and presenter
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills
• Must know the Spanish amp; Portuguese markets inside-out
• Must have a full understanding of media needs and media relationships
• Must possess ability to negotiate and work within a multi-national and multi-cultural environment
• Must have good leadership and team management skills
• Experience of working in an agile, fast-paced environment
• Proven track record in aviation and/or travel industry and advantage
• Be glocal think global but act local

Benefits

Competitive salary and airline benefits

Job Rewards and Benefits