Vice President Of Marketing And Communications

AeroVironment is seeking a visionary Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Communications to lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing and communication strategies. This role is crucial for enhancing brand awareness, driving market engagement, and supporting overall business goals for a world-class defense company.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Develop and manage strategic marketing campaigns that establish industry standards and build global brand awareness.
• Provide creative leadership, fostering collaboration across the organization.
• Translate branding and marketing strategies for products, verticals, and initiatives with stakeholders.
• Oversee and develop the marketing and communications department, focusing on team leadership, process optimization, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with Product Line Management and Business Development teams to deliver results-oriented campaigns across digital, brand, PR, product, content, and event marketing.
• Manage internal/external websites, social media, and internal communications for content, UX, and design.
• Draft and finalize executive communications, presentations, and media materials.
• Ensure consistent brand implementation across all stakeholder touchpoints.
• Plan media activities, prepare management for interviews, and develop press releases/Q&A.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of proven success in developing and managing brand strategies tied to business results.
• 15+ years in marketing and/or communications.
• 8+ years of experience supervising a marketing team.
• Deep understanding of traditional and digital media, learning products, and customer touchpoints.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, with strong project management skills.
• Experience using data to inform decisions and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication, with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• *Preferred Qualifications:**
• Advanced degree.
• Demonstrated competency in using data analysis and forecasting to optimize marketing spend.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and people successfully.
• Stays abreast of innovations in marketing and defense.
• *Compensation & Benefits:**
• **Salary Range:** $220,000 - $288,750
• **Benefits:** Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, 9/80 work schedule, paid holiday shutdown.
• *Work Environment & Travel:**
• Ability to work in an office environment.
• Frequent sitting and standing, computer and telephone use.
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically for company and customer meetings.
• *ITAR Requirement:**
• This position requires access to ITAR/EAR regulated information. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) or obtain an export license. Current U.S. Citizenship may be required per contract.