Vice President of Marketing and Communications

AeroVironment Marketing Leadership Opportunity

AeroVironment (AV) is a defense technology company with a mission to invent and deliver advantage to U.S. and allied militaries. We deliver integrated autonomy-enabled technology solutions that create strategic advantage across every domain of modern warfare. Our business model embraces commercial development and scaled production, founded on a culture of results and ownership, innovation, dedication to customers, and ethical standards of conduct. As we help our customers evolve to meet the changing nature of conflict, AV is hiring a senior marketing leader to shape our brand position, identity and voice. Our Vice President of Marketing & Communications will lead a team of subject matter experts in developing and executing AV's comprehensive marketing strategy. This role will capture and amplify AV's brand story in bold and innovative ways, cutting through the noise. This includes building and maintaining our brand, supporting growth through compelling marketing campaigns, and engaging global stakeholders in local and relevant ways. The role will build on an AV history of innovation and delivery to create a world class marketing program, strengthening our identity with customers, differentiating AV among its peers, and building new awareness.

Responsibilities include :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive brand and marketing strategy to promote AV performance, platforms, products and services.
• Lead a team to deliver inventive and compelling content across the marketing, creative, digital, social, media, communication, partnership and exhibitions disciplines.
• Influence enterprise-level decisions with expert knowledge of audiences, policies, strategies, and objectives.
• Assess the market to identify trends, challenges and opportunities for brand and thought leadership.
• Mentor and guide your team to make data-based decisions, fostering collaboration and leading with clarity to achieve business results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and maximize marketing impact.
• Manage and optimize the marketing budget and employ credible effectiveness metrics to achieve maximum return on investment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key industry partners, media, and influencers.

Required qualifications include :

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The salary range for this role is : $220,000 - $288,750. 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 must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR 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.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9 / 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Based in California, AeroVironment 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.

We are proud to be an EEO / AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.