Director, Product & Commercial Marketing

Wood Dale, IL (On-site)

$127K/yr – $145K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 18 hrs ago

Job Summary

Owns end-to-end B2B product marketing and campaigns across aviation-related segments, driving demand, messaging, and alignment with sales; leads multi-channel marketing strategies and ROI measurement.

  • Own and optimize go-to-market strategies for commercial products and services
  • Coordinate with sales, BD, and Brand Manager on messaging and sales enablement
  • Measure and communicate campaign effectiveness and ROI

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with business segment SMEs to identify growth opportunities, align marketing priorities, and support strategic business objectives.
  • Support revenue growth by developing and executing integrated marketing strategies that increase market awareness, generate demand, strengthen customer engagement, and enable commercial teams.
  • Work with sales and business development team members across the Company to lead positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies for commercial products and services across AAR's Parts, Distribution, and Repair businesses.
  • Partner with Sales, Business Development, and Brand Manager to develop customer-facing messaging, presentations, case studies, videos, competitive positioning, and other sales enablement tools that support pipeline growth.
  • Work closely with AAR Corporate Communications to provide topics and campaigns focused on commercial offerings for AAR’s social media channels that align with campaigns and new offerings.
  • Negotiate with outside agencies / vendors and suppliers, including budget planning and monitoring.
  • Measure and communicate campaign effectiveness, marketing contribution, engagement, and ROI, using data to continuously optimize programs and recommendations.
  • Assist with on-site tradeshow support as needed.
  • Ensure CI standards and messaging with the Brand Manager on Company-wide materials and templates.
  • Oversee coordination of monthly global Corporate Marketing and Communications meeting with representatives from every Business segment, core teams, and region to advocate for the Company’s brand standards including logo usage, colors, etc., for signage, presentations and all marketing materials.

Requirements

  • Strong writing skills for print and web, close attention to detail, and can balance multiple projects at one time.
  • Hands-on, strategic B2B marketer who can quickly understand complex technical offerings and translate them into compelling customer value propositions
  • Experience leading product marketing initiatives across multiple business lines, partnering closely with sales and business leaders, managing external agencies, and developing integrated campaigns that support revenue growth.
  • Experience marketing complex products or services within aviation, aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, logistics, transportation, or other highly technical global B2B industries is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, global organization.
  • 10+ years of progressive B2B marketing experience.
  • 5+ years leading product marketing, solution marketing, or integrated marketing programs.
  • Demonstrated success marketing complex technical products, services, or solutions.
  • Experience partnering directly with commercial and business development teams.
  • Experience managing agencies, external vendors, and marketing budgets.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
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AAR

3.4 Glassdoor

AAR is a $2.7B global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company with operations in 20+ countries. For 70 years, we have helped commercial and government customers enhance operations and reduce costs while maintaining high levels of quality, service, and safety. Our talented workforce of 5,000+ team members prioritizes Doing It Right® for one another, our customers, the industry, and the communities where we operate. We are honored to be recognized by: •Great Place To Work: Certified•Military Friendly®: Gold Employer; Spouse Employer•Top Shop 145: Best Total Solutions Provider Repair •NSPA: #1 Outstanding Source of RepairBy focusing on safety, innovation, and teamwork, AAR is a leader in the aviation industry.

Founded in 1955
Wood Dale, Illinois, USA
5.7K employees (167 in marketing)
57% recommend to a friend
74% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$127K/yr – $145K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
82 (1% of company)
Median Tenure
41.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$1.6B
Last Raise
$239M
Post IPO Equity, 6 months ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2025
    Post IPO Equity • $239M
  • Aug 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $150M
  • Feb 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $550M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
87.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51.4%
Direct
38.9%
Referral
8.2%
Social
0.9%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.9K

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Director, Product & Commercial Marketing

AAR · Wood Dale, IL · On-site