Marketing Manager, Wayfinder – EMEA/APAC

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The RoleSofar Ocean is seeking a hands-on Marketing Manager to lead marketing initiatives for our Wayfinder voyage optimization platform across EMEA and APAC. This role is ideal for a versatile marketer with maritime industry experience who can operate independently, wear many hats, and thrive in a fast-moving environment.You will be our point person for all marketing activities in these regions—driving event and partnership strategies, producing content, and amplifying Sofar’s brand among shipping operators, voyage managers, and maritime leaders. This is a fully remote role, but candidates should be comfortable with regional travel for events.Location: London preferred | Remote-friendly | Open to candidates in other regionsManager: Head of Marketing & Communications (CA)Duration: 12-month contractImpact You’ll Own:Regional Strategy & ExecutionOwn 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).Content & CampaignsPlan, 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 contentCross-functional CollaborationPartner 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.About You5-7 years of marketing experience. Maritime/shipping industry a must.Proven track record running events, partnerships, and campaigns in EMEA/APAC.Strong content creation skills (blogs, webinars, thought leadership).Familiarity with digital marketing tools (HubSpot, Webflow).Hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a lean environment.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Willingness to travel (20–30%).Bonus PointsAdditional language skills relevant to global shipping markets, particularly Japanese, Korean, Greek, Arabic, Spanish, or German.Sofar's Commitment to Climate JusticeWe at Sofar Ocean acknowledge that careers in the marine sciences “... have traditionally been, and remain, non-diverse work environments”, thereby limiting the entry and prosperity of underrepresented groups in the space. (Johri et al., 2021) Many of these same groups are disproportionately affected by climate change, and are often excluded from decision making that directly address their interests and needs.We are committed to addressing these climate injustices and highly encourage people who identify as women, LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) to apply #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
London, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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