Senior Manager, Marketing – External Engagement

Sierra Space

. Own Sierra Space’s enterprise tradeshow and conference strategy, including annual planning, prioritization, budgets, sponsorships, exhibits, speaking opportunities, customer engagements, and executive participation .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $155,584 - $213,928 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing marketing strategies, managing external engagements, and overseeing budgets within the aerospace and defense sectors. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

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Marketing Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementCustomer EngagementBudget ManagementVendor Management

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Hard Skills

MarketingEvent ManagementCustomer InsightsData AnalyticsPresentation Development

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCommunicationCollaborationExecutive PresenceWriting

Tools & Technologies

CRM

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseGovernment ProcurementNational SecurityComplex Technology Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Sierra Space’s enterprise tradeshow and conference strategy, including annual planning, prioritization, budgets, sponsorships, exhibits, speaking opportunities, customer engagements, and executive participation
Develop customer-facing marketing collateral, presentations, capability materials, advertising, and brand assets in partnership with Strategic Communications, Digital Engagement, and business teams
Shape Sierra Space’s brand strategy and market positioning using business priorities and customer insights
Manage external creative, graphics, exhibit, advertising, and marketing vendors and agencies
Own marketing and external-engagement budgets, schedules, contracts, and performance reporting
Create post-event and campaign reports assessing customer engagement, business impact, lessons learned, and future investment decisions
Maintain awareness of competitor positioning, industry activity, and emerging opportunities in space and defense markets
Partner closely with Communications, Government Relations, Business Development, program teams, and executive leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of relevant experience in marketing, external engagement, customer engagement, events, communications, or related functions
Demonstrated experience managing complex, high-visibility external engagements or marketing initiatives
Strong strategic and project-management skills, including experience managing significant budgets and multiple concurrent priorities
Ability to translate business objectives and customer insights into external engagement and marketing strategies
Strong executive presence and ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
Experience managing agencies, vendors, and external partners
U.S. Citizenship, lawful permanent residency, protected individual status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce authorizations
Experience in aerospace, defense, space, or another complex technology sector is highly preferred
Experience working with government and national security customers or audiences
Familiarity with government procurement and customer environments
Experience using CRM, customer data, and analytics to inform marketing investments and engagement strategies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Personal and professional development opportunities
Collaborative work culture
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities