This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.
Job Description
Location: Simsbury, CT (with support across EBAD locations and EBI)Reports to: Manager, Marketing
Job SummaryEnsign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in energetic system solutions offered to aerospace and defense customers for a wide array of applications. EBAD products and capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community.EBAD is seeking a Marketing Specialist to support execution and data-informed marketing work in a growing, multi-location aerospace and defense organization. This role focuses on maintaining core materials, supporting growth initiatives, and turning market and performance information into usable inputs for leadership and Business Development.
The Marketing Specialist supports both external-facing and internal-facing work, including materials used in customer conversations, leadership reviews, and growth initiatives. This role requires a combination of industry knowledge, creative skills, analytical abilities, and project management capabilities and requires up to 30% domestic and international travel for trade shows and site visits. The position is located in Simsbury, CT.
Key ResponsibilitiesPrincipal duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Execute marketing initiatives and maintain core materials used across EBAD, including presentations, data sheets, and capability summaries
Support standardized materials used in leadership, Business Development, and growth discussions, keeping content accurate and current
Manage and organize competitive and market data so information is structured, current, and easy for teams to reference
Track and summarize marketing performance and market information, providing clear insights and recommendations for improvement
Support growth and M&A efforts by helping prepare and update materials used in deal reviews and integration discussions
Partner with Business Development and Market Segment leaders to ensure materials reflect current capabilities, specifications, and positioning
Support domestic and international trade shows in coordination with the Marketing Coordinator, focusing on messaging, content readiness, and booth design input (not logistics). Requires up to 30% domestic and international travel for trade shows and site visits
Maintain EBAD's website and analytics, ensuring content is current and user experience supports engagement
Coordinate with external vendors to produce high-quality marketing materials
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field
3-5 years of experience in marketing, operations, or technical support roles
Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and structured information
Able to manage multiple priorities in a growing organization
Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or regulated environments preferred
Requires up to 30% domestic and international travel for trade shows and site visits
Candidates must meet all requirements under BATFE and ITAR and have a valid US passport
Proficiency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and a plus would be Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.
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