MARKETING/ COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

What YOU will do: 

You will support marketing and communications strategies for our company and its portfolio of products.  You will support communications for workplace events and play an important role in the communications outreach!  You will use your creativity to complement our reputation and branding.

Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns aligned with business development priorities
• Create and edit content for proposals, capability statements, website, and social media channels
• Coordinates and supports trade shows, industry events (e.g., AUSA), and customer engagements from the planning through close-out phases, including plans, budgets, space, equipment, and service orders, shipments, and promotional items. 
• Coordinate internal and external communications, including newsletters and announcements
• Maintain and update marketing materials, product sheets, and presentations
• Conduct market research on competitors, customers, and industry trends
• Support branding initiatives to strengthen Miltope’s position in the defense industrial base
• Supports Business Development activities as required such as campaigns, captures, or proposals.
• Coordinates and interfaces with Miltope contracted vendors such as advertising agencies, exhibit houses, etc.
• Coordinates ordering, maintenance, logging, and bailment of demonstration equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and BD teams to translate technical capabilities into clear messaging.
• Supports Business Development in their pursuit of specific opportunities. 
• Travel to trade shows, events, and vendors as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:   No 

Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or related field.

• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

• Proficient with Social Media Platforms and best practices.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a US security clearance.

• No travel restrictions.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Field Experience in aerospace, defense industry and military environments.
• Familiarity with government contracting or defense acquisition environment.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Basic understanding of digital marketing tools (LinkedIn, website CMS, email platforms).

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and much of the role will be in an office environment with light physical demands.  Frequent US travel is required as well as occasional global travel.  Candidate will be required to assist with the installation and assembly of tradeshow booth materials as well as transport such materials needed to and from trade events.  Lifting materials (infrequent 20 lbs.), as well as bending, stooping and climbing will be required.  Standing at trade shows for extended periods of time may also be required.  Candidate must have the ability to interpret and match colors. 

YOU get more than Just compensation with Miltope: 

• 401K with rich company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 

• Disability 
• PTO  
• Tuition Assistance 
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance  
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities 

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  Miltope Corporation is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.  We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

Miltope Corporation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team at 1-334-613-6500, or by email at hr@miltope.com.