Marketing Manager

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: New York - NY

Cresa

Marketing Strategy and Execution – Develop and execute a marketing strategy that differentiates each office locally and supports the growth of each local business line. Ensure that appropriate input is secured from representatives of key groups within the business. Execution should adhere with overall brand positioning and guidelines. Execute projects to support the strategy.

Leadership & People Management – Lead local office staff to achieve established objectives. Ensure effective execution against the plan and budget, leading and mentoring staff, emphasize proactive behavior, and build and improve processes. Direct and manage third-party vendors (photographers/videographers/illustrators) on an as-needed basis.

Innovation – Develop new and innovative ways to present Cresa in the marketplace and differentiate throughout the business development cycle. Leverage team creativity, outside resources and national platform to identify best-in-class, cutting edge marketing tactics and formats that distinguish Cresa from our competitors.

Project Management – Implement a process to ensure appropriate prioritization of all marketing and research projects, production and operation, including assigning appropriate personnel, quality control, and consistent timely delivery. Process should enable project monitoring, tracking and reporting.

Relationship Building – Establish strong, trust-based working relationships with all Cresa local leaders and national influencers. Collaborate with peers in other markets and national marketing and research colleagues to share best and “next” practices.

Business Development – For major pursuits, manage the RFP and new business pitch/presentation process, including setting, enforcing, and maintaining a timeline for successful completion.

Public Relations / Social Media / Events – Develop and execute proactive public relations, social media and events plans in coordination with external vendors and internal team.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years of marketing experience, preferably in the commercial real estate industry or a related professional services organization.
  • Must be self-motivated, extremely organized, detail oriented and possess exceptional writing ability and basic graphic design skills as well as the ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
  • Proven experience leading, managing and collaborating in a team-oriented environment
  • Technical literacy in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat) and knowledge of marketing best practices and tools
  • Excellent communication, creative, project management, research, and organizational skills
  • Understanding of and commitment to superior client service (internally and externally)
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with demanding work loads

Additional Skills

  • Research and data (spreadsheet) management
  • Mapping
  • Art Direction
  • Photography/Videography
  • CMS Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Familiarity with CRMs

Experience & Education

  • Must possess a BA in marketing, communications, journalism or related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial real estate or a related professional services industry.