Marketing Manager

VerdeGo Aero is an aircraft propulsion technology company committed to powering the highest performance electric aircraft of all sizes. The VerdeGo team is passionate about enabling hybrid‑electric powerplants to create a next generation of flying machines. This is not an incremental change but rather the 3rd major revolution of aircraft propulsion in the 120‑year history of powered flight, disrupting the industry in ways not seen since the advent of the jet engine 75 years ago. Innovations in propulsion always lead to step changes in aircraft design. VerdeGo Aero’s headquarters is at the “World’s Most Famous Beach”, in warm and relaxed Daytona Beach, Florida. Daytona Beach is the home of the Daytona 500 NASCAR race, bike weeks, jeep week and the collegial environment of the largest university focusing on aviation and aerospace, Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University.

Position Summary
VerdeGo Aero is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead and execute the company’s marketing efforts as the business continues to grow. This role oversees marketing initiatives across trade shows, events, social media, press communications, and the development of marketing collateral. The position also plays a key role in coordinating the logistical and administrative elements required to support successful event participation and ongoing marketing operations.

The Marketing Manager will work closely with Product Management and other internal teams to ensure accurate and consistent communication of VerdeGo’s advanced aerospace technologies. Because the role requires translating complex technical concepts into clear marketing messages, prior aerospace industry experience is highly preferred.

This position reports to the Vice President of Product Management.

Key Responsibilities
Marketing Leadership & Strategy

Lead VerdeGo Aero’s marketing activities in alignment with company goals

Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and other internal teams to ensure consistent and accurate messaging

Develop a strong understanding of VerdeGo Aero aerospace products to communicate technical concepts effectively

Social Media & Communications

Author and distribute press releases to appropriate media outlets

Develop and publish social media content—primarily on LinkedIn—to promote company activities and event participation

Maintain a regular posting cadence to support brand awareness and engagement

Trade Show & Event Coordination

Manage registration for trade shows and conferences, including booth rentals, required documentation, and payment coordination

Register individual and group attendees and ensure all event‑related forms are completed

Coordinate preparation, production, and shipment of marketing collateral and booth materials

Oversee logistics for shipping materials to and from events

Coordinate with external vendors such as exhibit houses, printers, and production partners

Drive creation of marketing collateral such as flyers, brochures, pop‑up displays, videos, and other materials

Partner with engineering and product teams to translate technical information into clear, accurate marketing content

CRM & Administrative Support

Support implementation and ongoing use of CRM tools, including running requested reports

Perform administrative and logistical tasks related to marketing operations and event preparation

Budget Management

Manage marketing activities within the approved budget

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, business, or a related field

3+ years of professional experience in marketing or communications

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience creating marketing collateral, press releases, and presentation materials

Ability to quickly learn and communicate complex technical concepts

Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities

Ability to support both strategic and administrative tasks

Proficiency with social media platforms (especially LinkedIn)

Experience with CRM tools or similar systems

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years’ experience in a technical industry; aerospace experience strongly preferred

Experience supporting trade shows, conferences, or event logistics

Experience writing for technical or engineering audiences

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools

Experience with video production or editing

Experience managing marketing budgets

Experience working cross‑functionally with engineering or product teams

Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally.

Nothing matters more to VerdeGo Aero than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

To conform with International Traffic in Arms Regulars (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3), or actively working towards obtaining the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

VerdeGo Aero, Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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