Product Marketing Manager III - LMS

, CA, United States

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

The Product Marketing Manager will play a critical role in the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives that drive increased product sales and customer engagement for our loitering munition systems business segment. In this role, the Product Marketing Manager will facilitate the implementation, management, and optimization of cross-channel marketing activities to support program capture efforts, go-to-market activities, and customer engagements. In addition, the Product Marketing Manager will conduct market and competitor analysis and drive messaging to support marketing activities.

This person can work remotely from anywhere in the US. However travel to the Southern CA office will be required two times per year for in person meetings and collaboration.

Position Responsibilities

Leads the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of marketing and communications campaigns using an appropriate combination of internal and external resources to achieve business objectives

Manages internal and external contractors, vendors, logistics and budgets associated with campaigns and opportunities

Partners with the Business Development, Program Management, and Product Line Managers (PLMs) to identify market opportunities, understand customer requirements, and assess market growth segments

Develops, tracks and analyzes marketing KPIs to optimize campaign effectiveness

Leads the creation and implementation of external communication strategies and initiatives to deliver a cohesive marketing communications plan

Analyzes customers and competitors to identify gaps/opportunities within the marketplace

Collaborates with cross functional teams of internal and external stakeholders to transform ideas into reality

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Communications or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum 5 – 8 years' directly related experience

Experienced and knowledgeable in strategic product marketing concepts, processes and best practices

A proven track record in effective product storytelling with a strength in simplifying complex ideas into elegant messaging

Experience collaborating with Creative teams to inspire creative visuals

Ability to travel up to 15%

Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects successfully and efficiently

Experienced and proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Additional Skills

Aerospace & Defense industry experience

Knowledge of loitering munitions market and competitors

Collaborative team player with a high degree of initiative, drive, accountability, judgment, flexibility, and customer service

Experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization and resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

The Salary Range For This Role Is

$79,040 - $118,560

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR

120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

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