Director, Marketing and Communications

Brea, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Shape and defend RAVE's global brand across product, marketing, and aviation-industry partnerships, driving cohesive storytelling, demand, and credibility while building a high-performing team and industry footprint.

  • Own global brand identity, voice, and guidelines across product, marketing, and events.
  • Lead integrated marketing and communications to align with market needs, customer journeys, and strategic goals.
  • Collaborate with Product, Sales, and partners to accelerate commercial outcomes and brand equity.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the global brand strategy for RAVE, its product portfolio, and employer brand, ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity across all channels and touchpoints
  • Own and steward the RAVE brand identity, including visual standards, tone of voice, and brand guidelines, ensuring consistent and compelling expression across every customer, partner, and industry touchpoint
  • Develop and execute an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with company goals, market positioning, and customer insights
  • Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing marketing and communications team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous growth
  • Lead product marketing by developing clear value propositions, positioning frameworks, sales enablement materials, and creative assets, in close collaboration with Product and Sales teams
  • Set strategic direction for all creative output, ensuring RAVE's visual and verbal storytelling is sharp, differentiated, and consistent with our brand identity
  • Serve as a brand spokesperson and industry thought leader, driving RAVE's visibility through media relations, public speaking, and active participation in the IFEC and broader aviation ecosystem
  • Plan and manage trade advertising across key industry publications and events, driving topline brand awareness and reinforcing RAVE's position in the IFEC market
  • Lead planning and execution of RAVE's presence at global tradeshows, conferences, and industry events, covering logistics, booth design, lead generation, and post-event analysis
  • Manage and optimize the global marketing and communications budget to maximize ROI and support business growth

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus
  • 10+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience, ideally in IFEC, commercial aviation, aerospace, or technology
  • Proven success in brand strategy, integrated marketing, and communications at a global level
  • Deep experience in brand strategy, product marketing, and external communications in a B2B technology industry; preferably in an aviation-related industry
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
  • Strong understanding of product marketing, customer journeys, and industry-specific go-to-market strategies
  • Deep experience with global tradeshow strategy and execution, including lead management and ROI tracking
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence as a public speaker and brand spokesperson
  • Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and public speaking skills
  • Experience managing budgets and working with international stakeholders
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with global reach
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RAVE Aerospace LLC

RAVE Aerospace is the creator of RAVE and offers innovative in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions using the latest in consumer and avionics technology to provide an open and connected ecosystem. The company’s best-in-class hardware, software, and services enable airlines to elevate the flying experience for passengers.For job applications please follow this link:https://apply.workable.com/raveaerospace/

Brea, California, USA
286 employees (5 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~286

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (2% of company)