OverviewMaritime Marketing Specialist, Wayfinder – EMEA/APACSofar Ocean is seeking a Maritime Industry Specialist to serve as the point person for marketing Wayfinder across EMEA and APAC. This is a hands-on marketing role, ideal for someone with deep experience in the shipping/maritime industry who knows the players, associations, and events that matter. The candidate should bring credibility, connections, and strong knowledge of the industry landscape and will execute campaigns, events, and content that resonate with shipping operators, voyage managers, and maritime leaders. This is a fully remote role with regional travel for events.Location: London preferred | Remote-friendly | Open to candidates in other regionsManager: Head of Marketing & Communications (CA)Duration: 12-month contractResponsibilitiesOwn the marketing execution for Wayfinder in EMEA and APAC, aligned with global goals.Identify and prioritize industry events, trade shows, and conferences; handle end-to-end planning, logistics, and on-site execution.Evaluate which events are worth attending and define Sofar’s role (speaking, sponsorships, presence).Build and manage regional partnerships that expand Sofar’s visibility and credibility.Plan, produce, and host webinars tailored to the maritime community.Write and edit blog posts, case studies, and thought leadership pieces for the website and regional channels.Localize campaigns and messaging to resonate with regional markets.Distribute content.Partner with the global marketing team to adapt and deploy campaigns.Work with sales to develop regional collateral and event support.Share insights on competitive activity, customer needs, and market dynamics.Update Website as needed.Qualifications5-7 years of marketing experience. Maritime/shipping industry a must.Strong knowledge of maritime associations, trade events, and industry networks.Comfortable being hands-on in marketing execution (events, webinars, content).Excellent communication and organizational skills.Familiarity with digital marketing tools or willingness to learn (HubSpot, Webflow).Hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a lean environment.Willingness to travel (20–30%).Bonus PointsAdditional language skills relevant to global shipping markets (Japanese, Korean, Greek, Arabic, Spanish, or German).Company CommitmentSofar’s Commitment to Climate Justice: Sofar Ocean acknowledges that careers in the marine sciences have historically been non-diverse. We are committed to addressing climate injustices and encourage applicants who identify as women, LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) to apply.Equal OpportunityEmployee Conduct: It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr