Director of Marketing and Commercial Strategy

Agile Space Industries is a rapidly growing supplier of propulsion hardware and engineering services for the space industry. Headquartered in Durango Colorado with expanding operations in and Tulsa Oklahoma and upcoming growth in Seattle Washington Agile has achieved more than 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years and our momentum continues to accelerate.

At Agile we design build and test in-space propulsion systems that give spacecraft the ability to maneuver with precision reliability and purpose. Our technologies play a critical role in missions that range from lunar landings and resource utilization to national defense human exploration and commercial space transport.

We are seeking bold and driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on fast-moving environment and want to help write the next chapter of space history as part of a close-knit innovative team. You will take on a demanding and rewarding role at Agile directly shaping the future of in-space propulsion. As an integral contributor during our growth stage you will be eligible to participate in our stock option plan giving you the opportunity to share in the long-term value you help create. All stock grants are subject to executive review and approval in accordance with the Companys equity plan.

This role can be onsite in Durango CO. Or remote from Denver CO. Strong preference given to candidates who are able to be onsite in Durango CO. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible candidates.

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Director of Marketing and Commercial Strategy a senior leader responsible for developing and executing Agile Space Industries marketing strategy while shaping the companys commercial direction and market positioning. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) this executive leads marketing brand strategy strategic communications product marketing and go-to-market planning to support the companys growth objectives.

Working in close partnership with the Chief Commercial Officer the Director will build and lead the companys marketing organization while ensuring Agiles brand messaging market strategy and commercial priorities support sustainable growth across commercial civil and national security space markets.

The Director serves as the strategic marketing counterpart to the CCO translating commercial objectives into coordinated marketing initiatives product positioning and go-to-market strategies that strengthen Agiles market leadership and support revenue growth.

Responsibilities

Brand Recognition:

• Develop and execute Agiles corporate marketing strategy to strengthen brand recognition thought leadership and market positioning.
• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns that strengthen brand awareness customer engagement and market positioning across all channels.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging and positioning across all customer touchpoints.
• Maintain the integrated marketing calendar and align campaign timing across functional areas.
• Identify opportunities to increase brand awareness customer engagement and market visibility

Marketing Leadership:

• Provide leadership in all marketing functions including brand management product marketing digital marketing website strategy strategic communications public relations technical publications social media and industry events.
• Establish marketing priorities and ensure all initiatives support company growth.
• Build lead mentor and develop high-performing marketing organization fostering collaboration accountability and professional development.
• Lead weekly marketing planning meetings to align priorities timelines and deliverables.
• Build scalable marketing processes workflows and best practices.
• Establish team priorities remove roadblocks and drive accountability across marketing initiatives.

Marketing and BD Coordination:

• Direct marketing BD engineering and other cross functional staff to create and execute commercial campaigns. This includes capture campaigns (to win specific opportunities) product campaigns (to increase market share of an Agile product) market campaigns (to expand into a particular market such as lunar missile defense or international) customer campaigns (to grow a strategic customer relationship) and event campaigns (such as coordinating digital media travel logistics messaging and follow up actions for Space Symposium 15 other conferences customer visits and Agile-held events).
• Coordinate integrated campaigns across digital marketing public relations website social media conferences customer engagement and strategic communications to ensure consistent messaging and execution.

Market Strategy:

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for priority products markets customer segments and strategic growth initiatives.
• Evaluate market trends customer needs and competitive intelligence to inform commercial strategy and marketing priorities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen brand awareness customer engagement and market visibility across commercial civil and national security markets.

Product Prioritization:

• Partner with the CCO and executive leadership to recommend commercial priorities market strategies product positioning and long-term growth opportunities.

Sales Enablement:

• Lead sales enablement by managing the development of customer messaging presentations product collateral competitive positioning and proposal support.
• Maintain consistent and cohesive messaging positioning and marketing collateral across all customer -acing communications

Planning:

• Provide strategic direction for commercial planning market intelligence and performance metrics while partnering with the Senior Business Development Manager on commercial processes forecasting CRM and sales operations.
• Establish marketing KPIs and measure campaign effectiveness.
• Analyze marketing performance and recommend strategic adjustments to improve commercial outcomes.
• Provide strategic oversight of marketing investments while partnering with functional leads responsible for budget execution.

Products:

• Partner with executive leadership to support commercialization of new products and coordinate product launches.

Technical Promotion:

• Partner closely with engineering product management program management and executive leadership to ensure Agiles technical capabilities are effectively translated into compelling customer value propositions.

Customer & Partner Collaboration:

• Serve as customer-facing marketing executive building relationships with customers and partner marketing organizations.
• Facilitate collaboration between customer marketing teams and internal stakeholders to support joint initiatives.
• Partner with Strategic Communications Lead to identify and coordinate opportunities for joint announcements press releases customer success stories media engagements and co-marketing campaigns.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication to ensure initiatives are aligned timely and effectively executed.

Culture:

• Foster a culture of strategic thinking collaboration accountability and execution throughout the commercial organization.

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Communications or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace defense or another highly technical B2B industry.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic marketing branding and go-to-market initiatives for complex technical products.
• Successful track record of digital marketing strategic communications and marketing event leadership.
• Experience developing and executing integrated marketing strategies across digital marketing strategic communications brand management events and product marketing.
• Experience with product marketing brand development strategic communications and technical marketing for highly engineered products.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary marketing or commercial organizations.
• Strong strategic planning organizational leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent written verbal and executive communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in spacecraft propulsion launch satellite systems or national security space.
• Experience supporting customers such as NASA Space Force NRO SDA MDA commercial space companies and aerospace prime contractors.
• Knowledge of long-cycle high-value technical marketing sales business development and capture processes.
• Demonstrated success building brands and marketing organizations within the aerospace or defense industry.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Employment Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Travel Expectations: 35%

Salary: The expected salary range for this role is $188000 $220000 annually. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience skills and internal equity and is typically made within the midrange rather than the upper end. The posted salary band reflects the compensation range for candidates located in Colorado in compliance with Colorado state law. If you are located in another state please contact HR to inquire about the applicable compensation band as requirements may vary by jurisdiction.

Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

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What Youll Love About Us: Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage dental and vision plans Flexible Time Off parental leave and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Disclaimer: Agile is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to support our team members as they take on challenging mission-driven work. The benefits listed in this job description are applicable to full-time employees. Part-time temporary or other non-full-time employees may have different benefit eligibility in accordance with company policy and applicable plan terms.

Dont meet every single requirement At Agile we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

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Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered.