Aviation Marketing Associate 2

About the position

We are seeking a full-time Aviation Marketing Associate 2 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for leveraging a thorough and in-depth knowledge of Aviation products and marketing needs to primarily lead a wide spectrum of aspects for creation, facilitation and execution of marketing requirements for Garmin's Aviation business segment.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivering creative and high-impact content for print, video, web, email and social marketing as well as for press releases, marketing memos in conjunction to product launches, product updates and for partner requirements
• Independently execute aviation marketing strategies in collaboration with Aviation Marketing Manager
• Develop creative vision for technical marketing deliverables
• Proficient management and/or utilization of aviation digital assets in Garmin Digital Asset Management system
• Independently develops best approach to producing marketing assets
• Coordinate supporting activities required to produce assets within schedule requirements
• Ensure accuracy of assets via own expertise or in collaboration with technical expert
• Provide advanced insights in development of Garmin Aviation's marketing and communications strategy
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering teams, Garmin business segment leaders as well as development of strong external partner relationships for marketing assets and marketing activities
• Conduct internal and external marketing presentations
• Assist the Marketing and Sales staff for all product related needs
• Attend industry tradeshows, meetings, and other events as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or another related field AND minimum of 3 years sales or marketing experience
• Must possess current pilot certification or more than 2 years of demonstrated and applicable experience in the aviation industry
• Demonstrated proficiency with graphical editing using Photoshop, In-Design or equivalent
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work proactively/effectively with minimal supervision, and demonstrated ability to prioritize/multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with presentations to large groups
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
• Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems
• Must demonstrate analytical skills to critically evaluate information gathered
• Must be schedule orientated with the ability to work with others to meet deadlines
• Must demonstrate a proven track record in providing excellent customer service
• Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential company matters
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced experience working in the aviation marketplace
• Extensive Garmin Aviation product knowledge including a strong understanding of the avionics industry, product technologies and their value to the customer
• General knowledge of aircraft systems
• Active pilot with Instrument rating
• Advanced knowledge and experience in creating and/or editing videos
• Proficiency with HTML Web interface