Marketing Operations Specialist in Knoxville, Tennessee at Type One Energy Group, Inc.

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Marketing Operations Specialist. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Vice President Marketing and Communications

Your role in the mission:

The Marketing Operations Specialist is responsible for planning and executing several important aspects of Type One Energy’s marketing strategy. This includes coordinating the company’s participation in trade shows, conferences and special events, developing signage, displays and branded materials in alignment with existing brand standards, managing the company’s online storefront for branded gifts and logo wear, hosting monthly planning meetings with internal stakeholders, and planning and coordinating special projects as needed.

This role requires a blend of creativity, communication and project management skills. Attention to detail is essential. The specialist will coordinate with external vendors to manage graphic design, shipping, printing and other creative services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conference/Event Coordination: Develop and maintain annual list of conferences for company sponsorship and participation in alignment with overall marketing and corporate objectives. This includes researching and identifying the most beneficial events and defining clear goals for participation. Oversee event logistics, including budget adherence, venue selection, contract negotiation, vendor relations, and the design, setup, and dismantling of the exhibit booth. Manage on-site operations at events and conferences we sponsor; this may include domestic or international travel.
• Brand Management: Work with internal clients and external vendors to develop specialty signage and displays for various company locations. Coordinate development and delivery of marketing collateral, promotional materials (e.g., brochures, presentations, promo items), business cards, VIP gifts and other branded merchandise. Responsible for maintaining the company’s online store for employee merchandise and logo wear.
• Printing and Production Services: Coordinate the department’s work with external vendors to print, ship and produce marketing materials while adhering to deadlines.
• Secure Speaking Engagements: Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team and external PR agency to identify and secure invited speaking opportunities for company thought leaders in business, science and technology.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams – including senior leadership, business development, human resources, and technical teams – to ensure messaging consistency, align event goals, coordinate staff, and facilitate lead follow-up procedures.
• Corporate Awards: Monitor and coordinate the company’s submissions for corporate awards, rankings and leadership recognitions (e.g. Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List, TIME Green Tech list)

What you’ll need:

• Experience: At least 3-5+ years of proven experience in special events, trade shows and conferences or field marketing, with a strong emphasis on trade shows, ideally in a B2B environment. Experience working with design and print vendors is required.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications or a related field.
• Core Competencies:
• • Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical abilities to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel for events.

We offer:

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

• A hybrid work policy
• Stock options
• Relocation allowance
• Insurance plans
• Retirement options
• And many more great voluntary benefits

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.