Marketing Communications Manager
Role Overview
Build the market presence of a defence autonomy company and ensure its message reaches the right audiences at the right point in their procurement cycles.
Own marketing and communications end to end across brand, events, content, sales enablement, and internal and external communications.
Work directly with commercial, engineering, and Advanced Technology Research Council stakeholders.
Key Skills for This Role
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About SteerAI
SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council.
Its AI-powered autonomy stack supports logistics and defence industries by enabling industrial vehicles to handle complex off-road missions and protect workforces.
About the Role
Build the market presence of a defence autonomy company and ensure its message reaches the right audiences at the right point in their procurement cycles.
Own marketing and communications end to end across brand, events, content, sales enablement, and internal and external communications.
Work directly with commercial, engineering, and Advanced Technology Research Council stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Own positioning and messaging for military end users, procurement officials, integrators, and partners.
- Plan and deliver regional and international defence exhibitions, including stand concepts, demonstrations, collateral, briefings, and visitor follow-up.
- Produce capability briefs, case studies, demonstration write-ups, field media, and executive presentations.
- Run thought leadership through articles, speaking opportunities, analyst relations, and defence media.
- Manage the website, LinkedIn, HubSpot campaigns, and nurture flows, reporting on target-account engagement.
- Manage media relations and oversee public disclosures with programme leads.
- Support internal communications and employer branding.
- Establish and maintain the visual identity, templates, and tone of voice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of marketing and communications experience, ideally in defence, aerospace, deep tech, industrials, or a high-growth startup.
- End-to-end trade show and exhibition management experience, including stand build, logistics, and VIP visits.
- Strong English writing ability and judgement when handling sensitive information.
- Working knowledge of HubSpot or comparable marketing automation software and basic design tooling.
- Ability to work independently while building a new function.
- Arabic is a significant advantage.
- Understanding of the Gulf defence landscape is a strong plus.
What the Company Offers
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with specialists in autonomous robotics.
- Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on innovation and personal growth.
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