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Ireland’s No 1 marketing resourcing specialists, we provide access to the best strategic, marketing and digital professionals on a flexible and permanent basis.

With our network, expertise and track record, we offer an experience you can trust and the best talent to help your business grow.

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We provide access to the top marketing, communications, digital, strategy and customer focused professionals in Ireland, on a full-time or flexible basis. 


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We provide a diverse range of opportunities- permanent, interim, contract and consulting - with the best clients, for the best marketing professionals.

 our talent expertise

  • Marketing

    Marketing Talent

    • Marketing management Talent
    • Strategy Talent
    • Communications Talent
    • Brand management Talent
    • Channel / Trade Talent
    • Innovation Talent
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  • Digital

    Digital Talent

    • Digital strategy Talent
    • Digital communications Talent
    • E-commerce Talent
    • SEO Talent
    • UX/UI, creative Talent
    • Social and content Talent
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  • Data

    Data Talent

    • Data Science Talent
    • Data analytics Talent
    • Insight Talent
    • Research Talent
    • Strategic planning Talent
    • CRM Talent
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  • Customer

    Customer Talent

    • Product management Talent
    • Proposition development Talent
    • Segmentation Talent
    • Customer experience Talent
    • Retention & loyalty Talent
    • Change management Talent
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  • Contract & Temporary Recruitment - "Flexible Panel" Talent

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  • Executive Search
  • Talent Management & Additional Services Talent

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Featured Jobs

  • Marketing Executive

    Our client, a global leader in professional services is looking to recruit an experienced Marketing Executive to lead on both traditional marcom an...

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  • CRM Specialist

    CRM Marketing Specialist (3-Day Week, 6-Month Contract) Location: Dublin 1 Contract: Part-Time (3 days per week), 6-Month Contract Reporting to: He...

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  • Paid Media Manager

    A Paid Media Manager is required to join a leading and innovative player in the retail industry, providing customers with an omnichannel experience...

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  • Project Analyst

    A Project Analyst is required to join a leading public sector organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a new role that will be key in...

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  • Internal Communications Manager

    Internal Communications Manager 14 month contract – leading global corporate organisation – hybrid role based in Dublin south. – Highly competitive...

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  • Senior Business Development Manager

    Our client, a leading professional services / consulting firm is currently looking to build out their Business Development function. We are seeking...

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  • Senior Marketing Specialist

    We are seeking an experienced marketing specialist to take on a 12 month fixed term contract in Oranmore Galway. You will be responsible for implem...

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  • CRM Specialist

    This is an exciting opportunity for a CRM Specialist to join a leading consumer goods organisation in South Dublin. The company fosters a diverse a...

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  • Go to Market Manager

    Our client, a leading national gaming and fundraising organisation are engaging in a largescale project to overhaul their brand in the local market...

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  • Senior Brand Manager

    Our client, a leading national gaming and fundraising organisation are engaging in a largescale project to overhaul their brand in the local market...

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  • Senior Category Management

    Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where data-driven insights meet strategic thinking? Are you passionate about building successful brands and ...

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  • Marketing and Events Executive - 4 month contract

    Ignite Your Passion for Marketing Events Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity meets meticulous planning? Are you passionate a...

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news, views, insights

At Alternatives we share our market insight and expertise, so you can keep abreast of what’s happening in the rapidly evolving world of marketing, digital, data and customer talent. And we share advice from our team on how you can alter your career trajectory.

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    Marketing the Marketer

    Marketing the Marketer

    ​Working in marketing, you’ve probably focused on building your company’s brand, doing a competit...

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    Tips For Successful Salary Negotiation

    Tips For Successful Salary Negotiation

    ​Negotiating your salary is often intimidating, with 68% of mid to senior level marketing profes...

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    Why November Is Key For Hiring

    Why November Is Key For Hiring

    Why November Is Key For Hiring

    ​Why November is a great time for hiring! Hiring plans for the coming year frequently top agendas...

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    When Data Is King!

    When Data Is King!

    When Data Is King!

    ​In today’s data-driven world, it’s hard to discern between what’s useful and what’s just noise....

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  • Communications – The Cornerstone Of A Marketing Strategy

    Communications – The Cornerstone of a Marketing Strategy

    Communications – The Cornerstone of a Marketing Strategy

    ​Communications – The Cornerstone of a Marketing StrategyHere at Alternatives, we’re seeing a st...

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    Using Social Media As An Effective Brand Management Tool

    Using Social Media As An Effective Brand Management Tool

    Using Social Media As An Effective Brand Management Tool

    ​We take social media so much for granted now, it’s hard to believe that it’s only been a little...

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    Marketing Roles With Purpose

    Marketing Roles With Purpose

    Marketing Roles With Purpose

    ​The whole concept of work has shifted dramatically in recent years. The pandemic has brought th...

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    Content Creator Vs Subject Matter Expert

    Content Creator Vs Subject Matter Expert

    Content Creator Vs Subject Matter Expert

    Content Creator Vs Subject Matter ExpertHire for Talent or Knowledge – that is the question!​​W...

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  • 5 Things Marketing Professionals Want In A Job

    5 Things Marketing Professionals Want In A Role

    5 Things Marketing Professionals Want In A Role

    ​From the Great Return to the Great Resignation and now to the Great Re-evaluation, today’s workf...

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    Alternatives - joining the Brightwater Group

    Alternatives - joining the Brightwater Group

    ​After 22 years, Alternatives is joining forces with the Brightwater Group . Alternatives will c...

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    Alternatives Career Trajectory Series 3 - How to write a winning CV

    Alternatives Career Trajectory Series 3 - How to write a winning CV

    The Alternatives Career Trajectory Series​ 3How to plan & manage your careerBuilding your pro...

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    Alternatives Career Trajectory Series 4- How to succeed at interview

    Alternatives Career Trajectory Series 4- How to succeed at interview

    The Alternatives Career Trajectory Series​Our Career Trajectory series covers:How to plan & m...

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