Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager Epic Aircraft • Bend, OR, US

WHO WE ARE
Epic Aircraft is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, all-carbon fiber, single-engine turboprop aircraft. Our commitment to innovation, safety, and excellence has established us as a key player in the aviation industry. Headquartered in the stunning city of Bend, Oregon, we offer a vibrant work environment surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
This position blends strategy with precision and is responsible for developing and executing marketing initiatives that strengthen the Epic Aircraft brand, support aircraft sales, and enhance customer engagement. You will manage the day‑to‑day orchestration of lead‑generating campaigns, content production, advertising, trade shows, and experiential marketing — ensuring every execution reflects the innovation, authenticity, and confidence the Epic brand is known for.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and generate qualified sales leads

Manage Epic Aircraft's website, paid digital advertising, email marketing, and social media channels

Create marketing collateral, including brochures, videos, presentations, and customer success stories

Lead strategic planning and execution of aviation trade shows, airshows, and customer events

Oversee public relations efforts, media outreach, and press releases

Track marketing campaign performance and provide analytics‑driven recommendations

Conduct market and competitor research within the general aviation industry

Ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels and customer touchpoints

Collaborate with sales teams to support aircraft sales initiatives and customer acquisition efforts

Manage relationships with external agencies, photographers, videographers, and vendors

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
You're a self‑starter and team player who thrives in fast‑paced, goal‑oriented environments. You have proven success in bringing strategic brand leadership, custom‑focused storytelling, and lead generation expertise to drive sales and strengthen a brand's market presence.

REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications, or related field required

15+ years of hands‑on experience in brand marketing, campaign management, or marketing operations at a brand or marketing agency

Proven experience managing integrated marketing campaigns from planning through launch across multiple channels simultaneously

Experience managing agency relationships and coordinating deliverables across multiple external partners

Strong understanding of content production, digital marketing, paid advertising, and creative processes

Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns in different stages of production simultaneously

Experience with trade show planning, experiential marketing, or event logistics

Familiarity with marketing tools such as GA4, HubSpot, and WordPress

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Experience with effectively navigating and communicating cross‑functionally, internally, and externally across all levels

Superb organization skills; deadline and schedule‑oriented, yet able to flex with dynamically changing priorities

Demonstrated ability to be poised and effective during high‑pressure situations; ability to anticipate issues and have (or quickly develop) contingency plans

Proven creative and conceptual thinking with experience in setting a vision, developing robust action plans, and problem‑solving

Highest degree of ethics and professional conduct

Knowledge/familiarity with general aviation, aerospace, luxury products, or high‑value B2C marketing experience

Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

BENEFITS AND CAREER GROWTH

Opportunity to positively impact the company's soaring trajectory

Actively participate in the general aviation industry's largest trade events with global attendance

Collaborate with a passionate group of co‑workers

100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees

401(k) retirement plan with 3% company match

Paid time off and 7 paid holidays per year

Paid holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's

Discretionary year‑end bonus

Performance‑based pay increases

Access to the Epic Aircraft Flying Club

Collaborative team environment and company events

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Travel: Approximately 30 days per year

Location: This is an in‑office position at factory headquarters in Bend, OR

Relocation Assistance is not provided

Epic Aircraft does not accept unsolicited requests from third‑party staffing agencies

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