Marketing Manager - CO

The following position is open: Marketing Manager

Location:Longmont, CO with up to 25% travel

Ready to propel your career to new heights? Vitesse Systems, where innovation meets opportunity.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make your mark on a company's strategic image? At Vitesse Systems, we're seeking a high-energy individual who is passionate, driven by challenge, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. As the Marketing Manager at Vitesse Systems, you will play a crucial role in shaping our brand image, expanding our market presence, and driving Vitesse Systems to the next level. You'll have the autonomy to drive change without direct oversight, ensuring that our marketing efforts align with the company's goals and values. In this role, you will be marketing to the core aerospace and defense markets served by Vitesse Systems, overseeing the development of a marketing strategy that includes the development of common brand values and a brand transition strategy. This strategy will retain a positive market perception of the legacy companies, cementing our position as a leader in our industry. Your responsibilities will encompass the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives, content strategy and creation, and alignment of our marketing efforts with the company's goals and values. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and help us shape the future of Vitesse Systems, we encourage you to apply.

Why Vitesse Systems?

We're not just a company; we're a community of innovators, creators, and visionaries. We foster a culture where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Vitesse Systems' work-life integration philosophy isn't just a policy; it's our way of life. Join us and benefit from:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth opportunities
• Community-first environment
• Continuous education and trade training support
• A culture driven by innovation, ownership, and transparency

What You'll Do (Essential Job Functions):

• Strategic Marketing:
• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies that align with our business objectives and target audience(s).
• Collaborate with the Vitesse Systems Executive Team to develop a robust Value Proposition and go-to-market strategy.
• Own the change management strategy from the legacy company brand transition to the Vitesse Systems Platform.
• Brand Management:
• Maintain and enhance our brand image, ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity across all Vitesse locations and marketing channels.
• Develop and deploy a brand transition strategy that increases relevance of the brand to the key stakeholders and retains legacy brand value but provides clarity and communicates consistent message of the combined business to internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop updated website.
• Campaign Management:
• Develop the Vitesse Marketing Playbook - Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across various platforms, including digital, social media, print, and events.
• Interface with the Business Development team to develop robust outreach campaigns focused on key targets.
• Manage all aspects of customer and industry conferences and related marketing materials, budget, and travel schedules.
• Market Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, conduct market research, and identify growth opportunities and areas for differentiation.
• Budget Management: Effectively manage the marketing budget to maximize ROI and achieve marketing goals.
• Content Strategy: Develop and own content creation, including blog posts, videos, social media content, and more, to engage our target audience and drive lead generation.
• Analytics and Reporting: Monitor and analyze marketing performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring (Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Broad training in marketing field acquired through graduate degree level education or work-related experience.
• Strong story telling capabilities to clearly communicate the Vision of Vitesse
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or tasks within a short timeline
• Excellent attention to detail
• Software proficiency with Microsoft Office. Adobe Creative Suite and Wordpress preferred.
• Excellent time management skills.

Your Experience (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in marketing, business or related field
• 5+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a marketing role with key vision responsibilities.
• Preferred experience in Space, Aerospace, and Defense Industries
• Demonstrated experience developing campaigns and messaging as part of a brand transition plan
• Experience developing and deploying internal and external marketing campaigns.
• Project Management: The ability to manage your task flow and complete assignments on time
• Marketing Playbook: Experience developing marketing playbooks and interfacing at all levels of an organization, shop floor to executive team. Demonstrated experience developing multiple marketing channels including extensive experience of digital marketing channels.
• Communication: Deliver written and oral communications effectively, often in a group setting
• Customer Focused: Demonstrates through action, customers are the highest priority. Anticipates and delivers the customer expectations with integrity and a sense of urgency.
• Employee Focused: Experience developing internal marketing materials that drive a common culture.
• Innovation/Creativity: Embraces continuous improvement. Open minded, courageous and challenges the status-quo to improve the business.
• Execution Excellence: Consistently delivers strong business results. Must have a competitive spirit a passion for winning. Learns from mistakes. Always complies with all legal and contractual requirements.
• Must provide proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency to comply with ITAR requirements.
• Ability to pass a drug screen per Vitesse Systems' drug testing policy.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check per Vitesse Systems' policy.

Vitesse System, Is Proud to Offer...

• Competitive wages and friendly working conditions.
• Generous PTO policy with immediate accrual eligibility.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision options.
• Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance benefits, and employee assistance program.
• Annual profit share bonus opportunity.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) opportunities.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The manufacturing facility may expose workers to loud noises, chemicals, and other occupational hazards; personal protective equipment may be provided by The Company and at request.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Information:
This is a full-time, permanent position. This position is eligible for the employer-sponsored benefits listed under "Vitesse Systems is Proud to Offer." This position is considered exempt (paid on a salaried basis and ineligible for overtime pay).

Pay range: $100,000-$140,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Vitesse Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer. Diversity drives innovation.

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:

• Is not a United States citizen
• Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
• Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer