Director of Marketing

Greystar•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Creates and implements marketing programs, initiatives, and strategies that support new business development and the ongoing operation of the assets within the assigned portfolio by accessing current and predictive market intelligence, preparing marketing and sales presentations for prospective owners/clients, and leading the execution of the Company’s overall marketing philosophy and strategic initiatives within the assigned portfolio.

Responsibilities

Leads the development and execution of marketing strategies and programs that support achievement of the portfolio’s business development and financial performance goals by creating and implementing action plans around marketing, advertising, sales, new development presentations, and client communications.
Acquires and reviews current market data to identify trends, opportunities, and threats, and creates effective short- and long-term response strategies to improve or enhance the operational and financial performance of the assets comprising the portfolio.
Partners with Greystar leaders and community managers within the assigned portfolio to plan and coordinate advertising and promotional marketing campaigns, and execute marketing activities and programs to achieve revenue, sales, and business development goals.
Leads and manages the team of marketing associates and analysts by interviewing, hiring, developing, and managing team members in accordance with the Company’s philosophies, values, and human resource policies.
Establishes a network of industry and market resources and business contacts by attending and participating in local industry and media events, joining associations and other organizations that provide access to potential clients and industry contacts, and making routine contacts and outreach efforts to build and maintain business relationships.
Analyzes and interprets market data, evaluates the impact on the portfolio’s financial performance, and creates integrated marketing, advertising, and sales strategies to increase qualified traffic and achieve occupancy goals.
Participates in the annual business planning process by providing current and predictive market and industry data, recommending innovative marketing and advertising strategies, and developing processes for tracking and evaluating the impact of planned marketing initiatives.
Drives the development and implementation of cutting-edge and innovative communications, marketing, and advertising outlets and vehicles by utilizing internet, website, and other emerging technologies to create cost-effective tactics for promoting sales and new business development.
Organizes and assists in leading sales and new business presentations to potential clients and prospects by developing persuasive and powerful brochures and collateral materials, writing proposals and responding to RFPs, organizing and orchestrating summits and client meetings to pitch new business and/or provide portfolio updates, and attending and participating routine market review meetings with existing clients.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service!
Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.