We are seeking an experienced Senior Event & Marketing Manager to support and scale STARK’s growing portfolio of defence, security, and strategic technology events. This role will work in close partnership with the Senior Event & Marketing Manager (Lead) and take dedicated ownership of large-scale international exhibitions, while ensuring consistent quality, execution excellence, and strategic alignment across global event and marketing activities.

This is a hands-on, senior-level role suited for a detail-oriented, Berlin based, German-speaking professional with strong experience in complex exhibitions, international stakeholders, and high-sensitivity environments.

Event Strategy & Delivery

• Act as dedicated event manager for major international exhibitions (e.g. ILA, DSEI, MSPO and comparable formats), owning planning and execution end-to-end.
  
  

• Support central event planning across the wider event portfolio in close coordination with the Senior Events & Marketing Manager (Lead).
  
  

• Drive event strategy and execution in close alignment with overall go-to-market, business development, and communications objectives.
  
  

• Ensure event presence is high-impact, compliant, and aligned the company’s mission.
  
  

• Coordinate complex event logistics including booth concepts, demos, briefings, stakeholder meetings, and on-site execution.
  
  

Marketing & Content Oversight

• Oversee the development and localisation of event marketing materials (giveaways, brochures, presentations, signage, digital assets) in German and English.
  
  

• Ensure consistent messaging, quality, and brand standards across international events.
  
  

• Work closely with internal subject-matter experts to translate technical content into effective event communications.
  
  

Stakeholder & Agency Management

• Act as a key interface to external agencies, suppliers, and service providers (creative, PR, digital, AV, logistics, printing).
  
  

• Coordinate with internal teams across business development, communications, leadership, and operations.
  
  

• Liaise with government, military, and institutional stakeholders as required to ensure proper protocol and positioning.
  
  

Quality Control & International Oversight

• Oversee and ensure quality and consistency across international event and marketing activities.
  
  

• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement areas early and proactively address them.
  
  

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of event standards, templates, and processes.
  
  

Post-Event Analysis & Reporting

• Lead post-event analysis including KPIs, ROI, attendee feedback, and strategic recommendations.
  
  

• Deliver concise, actionable reports to inform future event strategy and investment decisions.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• At least five  years’ experience in events and/or marketing roles, preferably in defence, security, aerospace, or technology sectors.

• Fluent German and English speaker with excellent writing and editing skills in both languages.

• Understanding of defence industry culture, sensitivities, and operational tempo.

• Experience handling confidential or sensitive material in line with sector norms.

• Highly organised and calm under pressure.

Desirable Attributes

• Existing network or familiarity with key defence exhibitions (e.g., ILA, DSEI, MSPO).

• Previous work with or in proximity to armed forces, government

• Comfort working in a fast-moving, mission-oriented team with senior leadership access.