Marketing & Communications Manager, France & EU

Location: France ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Marketing & Communications Manager, France & EU - Location: France (remote) - Department: Data & Missions Marketing - Reports to: Director, Data & Missions Marketing - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Remote - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:   Accelerate Missions pipeline growth and brand leadership in France and EU by developing and executing localized marketing campaigns, strategic communications, and sales enablement that position ICEYE as the sovereign ISR partner of choice for France and EU defense decision-makers.   WHO WE ARE ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES The ICEYE Data and Missions Marketing team is growing and looking for an experienced Missions Marketing Manager for France and EU to join as soon as possible. In this role, you will lead and implement all marketing and communications plans and activities in France and EU for the Satellite Missions line of business. This includes: - Planning, developing, and executing high-impact marketing campaigns aligned with sales priorities and commercial objectives - Driving measurable ROI across multiple channels: PR, events, digital, social media, and thought leadership content - Managing PR activities and local PR agency relationships - Leading event management and execution for flagship trade shows, customer workshops, and engagement visits - Developing localized sales enablement materials, briefings, and tools - Building and executing trade and channel co-marketing initiatives with local partners and industry associations - Supporting engagement with national ministries of defence and relevant institutions such as NATO, and EU bodies - Monitoring and reporting on campaign performance together with the central marketing function - Coordinating with Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Events, Visual Design, and Sales to ensure alignment     CORE COMPETENCIES: - Proactive, Results-Driven Marketing Execution Strong ability to take initiative and independently drive marketing activities that deliver measurable ROI. Comfortable working across multiple channels and tactics, including PR, events, web, social media, and thought leadership content. - Defense and Security Sector Expertise Understanding of defense and security policy, procurement processes, and government decision-making structures. Experience in marketing, PR, or public affairs engagement with national ministries of defence, NATO, or EU institutions is a strong advantage. - Trade and Channel Co-Marketing Experience in partner and channel co-marketing within the Defense, Government, or B2B sector. Ability to develop joint marketing initiatives with local partners, integrators, or industry associations in France and EU. - Communications and PR Management Skilled in managing media relations, press releases, and local PR agencies. Can craft messaging that builds brand credibility with defense and policy audiences. - Sales Enablement Ability to develop and deliver localized collateral, briefings, and tools that support the sales team. Works closely with sales to understand account-specific needs. - Stakeholder Collaboration Effective at working across functions and geographies. Coordinates with global marketing, regional sales leadership, corporate communications, and local subsidiaries. - Event and Campaign Management Hands-on experience planning and executing trade shows, customer events, workshops, and digital campaigns. Can manage budgets, vendors, and logistics. - French Market Knowledge Understanding of the French defense landscape, key players, cultural nuances, and media environment. Requirements: - 8+ years of relevant marketing experience in a B2G environment - Experience with campaigns in the defense, government, or public sector - Track record of proactive, self-driven marketing execution with measurable impact - Experience in trade and channel co-marketing - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences - Strong conceptual skills and attention to detail - Native or near-native fluency in French - Fluency in business English - Proven ability to collaborate and influence across teams - Thrives in a fast-paced, agile growth environment - Flexible, positive attitude with entrepreneurial hands-on drive Nice to have: - Experience in marketing/PR/lobbying engagement with national MoDs, NATO, or EU institutions - Knowledge of New Space, Earth observation, or synthetic aperture radar (SAR) Process - TA Screening (30min) - Hiring Manager Screening (60min) - Director of Sales Screening (60min) - Task Presentation + discussion with CMO WORKING AT ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win. HOW WE WORK (OUR VALUES) Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. - Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions. - See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. - Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. - Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. - Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins. BENEFITS Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.   OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com http://iceye.com.