Vice President Marketing

Position Overview: Israel Shipyards seeks an innovative Vice President of Marketing to drive our global marketing initiatives. This pivotal leadership role will shape our marketing strategy, enhance client relationships, and expand our presence in the maritime defense sector.

Key Responsibilities:

· Market Development: Identify and cultivate new markets and customer relationships, leading the marketing and sales process from strategy development to order securing, including collaboration with intermediaries.

· Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of marketing managers and MARCOM professionals to foster a high-performance culture.

· Proposal Management: Oversee the preparation of commercial proposals in collaboration with relevant shipyard departments, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

· Global Opportunity Identification: Strategically recognize and leverage marketing opportunities worldwide to enhance our market footprint.

· Naval Expertise: Utilize a strong understanding of naval vessels to inform marketing strategies and communications.

Qualifications:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in industrial management, Economics, Engineering, or Business Administration from a reputable academic institution; Masters preferred.

· Experience: 5+ years in marketing defense or complex industrial products in medium to large organizations with a proven track record.

· Marketing Proficiency: Strong marketing orientation with exceptional analytical skills and a proactive approach to lead generation.

· Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial principles to assess market trends.

· Communication Excellence: Advanced English proficiency for impactful presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Master’s degree in economics or business administration from a reputable academic institution.

·       Experience as a Naval officer with significant service experience in the Navy.

·       Extensive managerial experience in team leadership and goal setting.

·       Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is highly desirable.

Join Israel Shipyards and be part of a team shaping maritime defense's future. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you!