Senior Marketing and Events Lead

Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup with the goal of generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. The founders include two highly renowned scientists and a long-time entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups. With the use and commercialization of laser-induced inertial fusion a clean and highly efficient power generation technology is coming within reach suitable to ensure a secure and scalable future energy supply.

We are seeking an experienced Marketing and Events Lead to shape and amplify Focused Energys public presence on the global stage. In this high-impact role you will partner closely with company leadership to strategically position our brand through thoughtfully planned marketing campaigns and world-class events that engage key stakeholdersincluding industry partners investors policymakers and media.

As the central authority for all external-facing events and brand touchpoints you will drive decisions on how where and when Focused Energy shows upwhether at major industry conferences or intimate investor briefings.

Youll lead the planning and execution of all events and conference appearances oversee the marketing budget and ensure every initiative reflects our vision and innovation. This is a strategic leadership role with the opportunity to build and guide a team as our brand and influence grow.

What youll do:

• Act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team on marketing and event opportunities

• Own and manage the full lifecycle of all eventsfrom concept to execution

• Make branding and messaging decisions across presentations materials and experiences

• Lead conference planning and budget management

• Ensure consistent high-quality communication of our mission to global audiences

• Build and manage a high-performing marketing and events team

• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns that align with company goals and messaging

• Set and manage the annual marketing and event budget ensuring strategic allocation of resources

• Stay ahead of industry trends and identify new opportunities for thought leadership and brand exposure

• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns that align with company goals and messaging
  

Who you are:

• 8 years of experience in marketing event planning or related roles ideally in a technical or scientific industry

• Proven experience in senior marketing and/or event leadership roles
  

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Excellent communication skills in both German and English

• Proficiency in digital marketing tools CRM systems and content management platforms

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners

• Flexibility to travel for events as required

• Preferred: Experience in energy engineering or technology industries

• Preferred: Familiarity with nuclear fusion concepts or scientific communications

• Preferred: Experience working in a startup environment
  

Why Work with Us

• Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting-edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.

• Career Development: We invest in our people. This is an opportunity to join an early growing company at the forefront of new technology where youll have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

• Collaborative Culture: Work with great people in a dynamic international environment with top-tier scientists engineers and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.

• Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions solving challenges and shaping the future of our company.

• Your Success is our Success: We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options giving you a direct stake in our success and ownership in what we build together.

• Vacation Days: We support your work-life-balance by granting you 30 days of vacation per year.

• Flexibility: We believe that work should fit around your life not the other way around. We offer the ability to work from our office but some flexibility to work from home as well.

• Snacks and Drinks: Our office fridges are never empty. Enjoy our healthy snacks and drinks. Our Darmstadt office even offers a subsidized canteen with delicious lunch options daily.

• Retirement Plan: If you decide for a private pension plan we will finance 15% on top of your monthly contributions.

• Equipment: Choose between a state of the art Windows or Apple Laptop. In addition you will receive a keyboard mouse and headset so you are fully equipped from day 1.

• Events: We organize regular events to foster team bonding encourage collaboration and build a strong supportive company culture. Connect with colleagues across departments share ideas and have fun together both in and outside of the workplace.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location level job-related knowledge skills and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation equity benefits.

Required Experience:

Senior IC