About ISS - Inclita Seaweed Solutions ISS is an innovative and sustainable Portuguese marine biotech startup, dedicated to the discovery, development, production and commercialisation of sustainable and innovative ingredients derived from seaweeds, tailored to the needs of customers in cosmetics, nutraceuticals and petceuticals. ISS is a spin-off from CIIMAR and is well funded and supported by a lead investor which is a sizeable independent VC firm in Portugal with proven experience in successfully propelling Iberian startups into international markets.
Role summary This role is for a creative and communications professional responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote ISS's innovative seaweed-based ingredients. You must be also comfortable with creating content for social media, sales materials (e.g., presentations and flyers), and our website. You will work alongside an experienced and engaged team in close collaboration with the Business Development Manager and the Business Development team. You will contribute to enhancing ISS's brand presence, understanding target markets, and driving business growth through effective marketing campaigns.
Where you fit in You will drive ISS's marketing and communication efforts by overseeing the creation of engaging content and materials, performing market research, and drafting outbound reach campaigns. You will make a measurable contribution to ISS's market understanding and customer engagement. You will represent ISS in various marketing channels, ensuring our innovative solutions are effectively communicated to a wide range of audiences.
What is the role? Your main responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Marketing Strategy: Implement ISS’s marketing strategies to promote brand, products and people. - Marketing and Communications: Lead development of marketing and cross-channel communication strategies and processes. - Market Understanding: Assist in understanding our markets and target audiences to tailor our marketing and communications strategies effectively. - Market Research: Conduct market research to gather insights and identify opportunities for growth. - Content Creation: Develop engaging content for social media, sales materials (e.g., presentations and flyers), and our website. - Design: Utilize basic design skills to create visually appealing materials for various marketing channels. - Outbound Campaigns: Draft and implement outbound reach campaigns to attract new customers and partners. - Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making and marketing planning.
What we need from you? To succeed in this role, you will have the following:
Skills: - Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. - Proven experience (minimum of 5 years) in marketing, content creation, and basic design skills. - Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing strategies. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to perform market research and analyze data. - Creative mindset with attention to detail. - A plus: Experience in biotechnology, life sciences or related industries.
Character: - You are passionate about blue economy or the ocean and innovative marketing strategies. - You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. - You are proactive, self-driven, and capable of working independently. - You are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. - You are committed to joining a long-term effort to build a global, market-leading company.
What you can expect: - A well-funded startup supported by an independent VC firm in Portugal as lead investor. - Founders of senior and executive level experts where every member raises the team EQ. - Competitive salary and benefits vs. similar startups and SMEs. - On-site work with flexibility. A high-performing young startup relies on a healthy culture, which starts with the people we hire and how they interact. To have a team of people who like each other, are happy with their work, are committed and motivated, and communicate well, we believe that working together, shoulder to shoulder in the office is important. We allow remote days but do not support full remote at this stage.
Location: - Matosinhos, near Porto, Portugal.
Application Process: - Applications must be formalised by e-mail to [email protected]; and must explicitly state the announcement reference: ISS - Marketing and Communications Lead. - Application must include a curriculum vitae, detailed and structured, announcement identification, full name, and contact address, including email address and telephone.
