Managing Director, Head of Marketing, Real Assets

Ares Management Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$275,000 - $350,000

About The Position

Ares Management is seeking a dynamic, experienced Head of Marketing, Real Assets to provide global marketing and communications oversight for its Real Assets operating-platform brands, including Marq Logistics, Ada Infrastructure, SecureSpace, SLP, and future brands. The role sets the strategic marketing agenda and oversees property marketing and communications to support occupancy targets and the business goals of the operating platforms. The position leads regional teams and initiatives across the Americas, the UK and Europe, Brazil, Vietnam, and Japan. It calls for an entrepreneurial marketing leader with relevant real estate and digital infrastructure experience who can drive brand awareness, tenant engagement, and strategic communications in a fast-paced global environment. The role is based in New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, or Denver, CO, reports to the Co-Heads of Corporate Communications & Marketing, and involves moderate domestic travel and international travel to Europe and Japan as needed.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive experience in marketing and communications, including prior leadership experience across real estate and digital infrastructure sectors.
Proven track record of managing global teams and multi-regional marketing strategies.
Strong understanding of B2B marketing, digital channels, and brand development.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within or alongside an alternative investment firm.
MBA or advanced degree.
Multilingual capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global marketing and communications strategies aligned with Ares Real Assets’ business goals for its operating platforms.
Lead and mentor regional marketing and communications teams, promoting collaboration and consistency across markets.
Maintain brand consistency across sub-brand channels and geographies and enhance global reputation and market positioning.
Oversee the creation and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, including digital, content, public relations, and events.
Collaborate with regional Real Assets leadership and Ares Management’s Corporate Communications & Marketing team.
Work with the Corporate Communications & Marketing team on media relations, crisis communications, and thought leadership initiatives for the operating sub-brands.
Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure marketing and communications effectiveness.
Manage global marketing budgets and allocate resources efficiently to support ROI.