Senior Marketing Manager

RIVR is a Swiss robotics company pioneering Physical AI and robotic solutions to revolutionize last-mile delivery, giving 1 human the power of 1000. Through the combination of artificial neural networks and innovative robot designs with wheels and legs, RIVR aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and scalability in last-mile delivery. Founded as Swiss-Mile, the company rebranded to RIVR in 2025 to better reflect its mission of driving the future of intelligent robotics. Join our innovative team, renowned for pioneering robotic design and neural network applications in robotics that improve environmental understanding and decision-making. With a robust research foundation and notable contributions from ETH Zurich, we are leaders in translating artificial intelligence and robotics into practical, real-world applications.
RIVR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.
Job Description
As our Senior Marketing Manager, you’ll own the full marketing mix to drive qualified pipeline, partner adoption, and market traction for RIVR. You’ll plan and execute integrated campaigns across channels, tighten product-market messaging, and build the necessary operating rhythm (tools, processes, metrics). This is a hands-on role with clear commercial targets and the mandate to build the function over time.

What You’Ll Be Doing

• Own and execute the marketing calendar, including content launches, social media collaboration, press releases, and key industry events.
• Lead the development of our content operating model, defining what, when, and why we create content to achieve our strategic goals.
• Manage and update our website, collaborating with freelancers to implement design and technical changes.
• Own positioning, messaging, and launch playbooks per product vertical. Create sales collateral, one-pagers, decks, FAQs.
• Oversee brand management, ensuring RIVR's mission and values are consistently reflected across all platforms and communications.
• Develop and execute launch campaigns for new products and market deployments.
• Drive communications with partners and customers through email updates and other channels.
• Build a long-term marketing strategy that aligns with our business objectives and lays the groundwork for future team growth.

What You Must Have

• 5+ years of experience in a marketing role, with a strong background in brand management, content, and events.
• Proven experience in consumer-facing marketing, ideally in a tech, hardware, or robotics company.
• A track record of managing a full marketing lifecycle, from planning and strategy to execution and analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English to effectively communicate with a global audience.
• Experience with launch campaigns for a new product or market entry.
• Experience with website management, including working with freelance web developers.
• An entrepreneurial and hands-on mindset, with the ability to operate strategically and tactically.
• The ability to build and lead a team in the long term.

Get Some Bonus Points

• Familiarity with PR and media relations.
• Exposure to the robotics or autonomous vehicle industry.
• Experience with managing a marketing budget and measuring ROI.

RIVR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.
We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.