
Marketing Manager
Mirus Aircraft Seating, Norfolk, VA, United States
Location: Hingham, Norfolk (NR9) - Office based role
Department: Sales and Marketing
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full time/permanent - 37 hours per week (Mon – Thurs: 8hrs/ Fri: 5 hrs – finish early)
About the role You will be a creative marketeer who takes a hands‑on approach, but is equally as comfortable guiding the strategic marketing direction. Whilst having a demonstrable command of all aspects of Marketing, you will have a particular passion and flair for planning and organising exhibitions, creating insightful long and short copy for social, blog, articles, press release, web and presentations for technical products that are designed to enhance passenger experience.
You will be a proactive and creative thinker, curious and with a positive can‑do attitude who is ready and willing to build on the existing success of the Mirus brand. Most importantly you will be flexible and be comfortable handling multiple priorities simultaneously. Aircraft seating is a highly prestigious sector of the aerospace industry, and Mirus designs some of the lightest and most passenger experienced focused seats in the industry – which our airline customers use to differentiate their own brands.
This is an exciting hands‑on role for someone who enjoys combining strategy with delivery in a specialist B2B environment.
In your role as our Marketing Manager, you will: Website & Digital Manage and update the current website
Improve SEO and performance
Oversee photography, video and project content
LinkedIn & Digital Marketing Plan and deliver regular LinkedIn content
Develop thought leadership content for Directors
Monitor analytics and optimise performance
Trade Media & Industry Presence Manage advertising and editorial presence in key industry press outlets
Develop industry PR opportunities and press releases
Coordinate Mirus’ annual Hamburg Interiors Expo attendance and other shows and conferences
Identify speaking, sponsorship and networking opportunities
Content & Brand Development Create compelling case studies from completed projects
Develop capability decks and bid support materials
Strengthen Mirus’ brand positioning and messaging
Ensure consistency across all marketing collateral
Business Development Support Conduct market research to identify new opportunities, gather customer insights, and track industry trends
Support bids through preparation of customer demonstration seats – working with internal teams to develop the right specifications to support the tender
Develop structured marketing campaigns
Assist in tracking leads and marketing ROI
About you To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within a marketing capacity and a drive for operational excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Proven experience in brand led B2B Marketing (aerospace, marine, other brand‑lead technical product industries)
The ability to manage LinkedIn and digital campaigns
Experience with trade publications and event marketing
Proven capability organising and co‑ordinating large trade exhibitions/events
Experience briefing or managing website projects
The ability to create market collateral – presentations, sales literature etc
Strong content writing and editorial skills, including press releases, blogs, case studies, thought leadership
Commercial awareness and understanding of professional services marketing
Proficient in MS Office Suite, digital marketing platforms and best practices.
Strong project management and budget management skills.
An understanding of branding and how this can be used as a differentiator when competing against entrenched competition
Demonstrable understanding and application of guerrilla marketing
Experience in a Marketing position within the aerospace or engineering industry
Post Graduate or Professional Marketing qualification (eg. Chartered Institute of Marketing)
Experience in a fast‑growing SME
Experience with trade publications and event marketing
Proficient in using Photoshop, Canva and other marketing software
Strong and creative copywriting skills
Experience creating website content in WordPress
Personal skills / attributes:
Ability to work independently and proactively
Ability to work to tight deadlines successfully in a fast‑paced environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels both internally and externally
Have excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with an aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels
Reliable, conscientious with a strong character and excellent eye for detail
Thrive in a challenging environment, be approachable and open minded with a flexible attitude
Excellent organisational skills
Be eligible to work in the UK, comfortable commuting or being based in Hingham, Norfolk and work flexible hours required
We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.
Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.
About the company Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China. We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.
“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by those who dare to challenge the accepted norm.”
We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.
Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.
About our benefits We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/ 4% employer)
25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
Option to buy one week’s additional annual leave each year
Agile working. Flexible start and finish
Early finish on a Friday
Full company Christmas shut down
Training and development
Generous family friendly benefits
SimplyHealth (covers opticians, dental and GP)
At Mirus, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.
Careers at Mirus
We’re on the lookout for talented aviation specialists at every level. If you’re interested in being a part of our team, please send us your CV and our recruitment sector will contact you should a vacancy suiting your skills and experience become available. Email: careers@mirus-as.com
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