Marketing Specialist

At WingXpand®

Locations:

Chicago, IL | St. Louis, MO

Type:

Full-time

About WingXpand

WingXpand is Expanding What’s Possible with Autonomous Systems with our 8ft smart plane that expands from a backpack to help farmers grow more yield, public safety crews respond to disasters faster, and keep soldiers safe.

We’re a rapidly growing, Techstars-backed startup that is creating the future of aerial intelligence, anywhere, at any time. We want you to play a key role in our journey!

Position Description

We’re looking for a Marketing Specialist to help us amplify our social media presence, drive impactful marketing campaigns, and shine at trade shows. If you’re creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference, this is the role for you. This role is perfect for a motivated, go-getter who is eager to prove themselves, learn about the business, and take on critical responsibilities. This is a fantastic growth opportunity for someone who has the energy, drive, and curiosity to help build the future of autonomous systems, while also gaining experience across multiple areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Own our social media presence – Create, schedule, and manage engaging content across platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Coordinate marketing campaigns – Work closely with the team to develop and launch campaigns that promote our products, services, and thought leadership.

Plan and execute trade shows and events – From logistics to booth design, you’ll ensure WingXpand stands out at every event.

Track and analyze performance – Use data to measure the success of trade shows, social media efforts, and marketing initiatives, identifying areas for improvement.

Support brand consistency – Ensure all external-facing materials align with WingXpand’s brand voice, messaging, and visual identity.

Qualifications:

Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field preferred. 2+ years in marketing, event coordination, or social media management.

Skills: Proficiency in tools like HubSpot, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, or similar. Experience with social media scheduling platforms is a plus.

Creativity: A knack for storytelling, content creation, and making marketing materials shine.

Organization: Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.

Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and with external vendors.

Flexibility: Willingness to travel to trade shows and events as needed (up to 20%).

Additional qualifications:

Passion for advanced technology, defense, and public safety missions is at the heart of this role, driving impactful marketing that supports those who protect and serve.

What Else You Need to Know

We offer a competitive package based on level of experience, including the possibility of WingXpand™ stock options and advancement opportunities as the company expands.

If you are a self-motivated, results-driven individual with a passion for innovation and technology, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join us on the journey of expanding what’s possible with aerial intelligence for those that keep our world running!

Please apply with your resume and / or CV explaining why you are the perfect candidate for this role.

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations, applicant must be a 'U.S. Person' (U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).

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