Director, Marketing and Communications

Vero Beach, FL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own marketing strategy and integrated campaigns to grow brand, demand, and revenue while leading a global team and coordinating Sales and Product initiatives.

  • Lead strategy, annual planning, and budget alignment with sales objectives.
  • Direct cross-channel campaigns including digital, PR, events, product launches, and promotions.
  • Establish metrics and analytics to drive continuous improvement in engagement and performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the company’s overall marketing strategy to strengthen brand awareness, market position, and product demand across global markets.
  • Direct the planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns including digital marketing, advertising, public relations, events, product launches, and promotional programs.
  • Oversee the development and management of corporate branding, messaging, and positioning to ensure consistency across all communications and marketing channels.
  • Lead the development and execution of annual marketing plans and budgets aligned with corporate sales objectives and strategic initiatives.
  • Manage and mentor the marketing organization including marketing managers, communications specialists, digital marketing personnel, and internal/external creative teams.
  • Oversee corporate communications including executive messaging, press relations, media engagement, and crisis communications when required.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to support aircraft launches, sales initiatives, customer events, and dealer marketing programs.
  • Establish metrics and analytics to evaluate marketing effectiveness, customer engagement, and campaign performance, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Direct global event strategy including trade shows, industry events, product demonstrations, and dealer conferences.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and market opportunities to guide marketing strategies and product positioning.
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Piper Aircraft

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Since 1937, Piper Aircraft has been a leader in aviation, providing pilots with the #FreedomOfFlight through innovation, safety, and performance. Built by our family of 1,500+ dedicated employees — who manufacture 90% of each aircraft in our headquarters in Vero Beach, FL — Piper has become a trusted choice across generations, supporting journeys of discovery, training, and adventure worldwide. Explore how we’re elevating aviation with a tradition of quality and excellence that’s unmistakably Piper.

Vero Beach, Florida, USA
856 employees (42 in marketing)
69% recommend to a friend
84% CEO approval

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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
44.1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$961.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
16.7%
Direct
63.9%
Referral
17.1%
Social
1.3%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~856

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
13 (2% of company)

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