Marketing Manager, Station Twelve

WS Development•Buffalo, NY

3d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

WS Development is looking for a Marketing Manager at Station Twelve. The Marketing Manager will work closely with the General Manager (GM) and will be expected to be a leader in developing innovative and impactful marketing strategies for our brand. The Marketing Manager will be responsible for creating and managing brand strategy, implementing marketing omni-channel campaigns, advertising, events and managing social media. This position will have the opportunity to utilize passion and creativity while working hand-in hand with best-in-class retailers such as Alo, Anthropologie, Free People, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma and brands to beloved Buffalo locals.

Requirements

BS in Marketing/Business Administration or similar field with 2-5 years of experience marketing, event planning, social media planning, public relations, marketing, and media relations.
Excellent oral, written, organizational, interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media channels (Instagram, Facebook).
Proficiency in marketing-based tools (i.e. Iconosquare, Canva, Constant contact, Sweet IQ, Wordpress).

Nice To Haves

Retail experience is preferred, not required.
Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite products, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Creates, develops and implements an annual marketing plan that maximizes the marketing budget to drive traffic to the property and its tenants while staying true to the brand identity of the property.
Embraces and actively integrates AI tools into daily workflows, proactively explores new technologies to identify opportunities that drive efficiencies and better outcomes across the business.
Frequently reviews and understands center sales and traffic trends and implements reporting strategy.
Creates, plans and orchestrates multiple events per month from conception, to contract negotiation through execution.
Oversees public relations for the property; is responsible for composing engaging press releases, distributing necessary press materials to the media, and tracks the publicity value of all media coverage with a sense of urgency.
Maintains and manages website presence, email list and social channels with focus on Instagram and Facebook; while constantly assessing the shifting social / media landscape and experimenting with emerging channels as deemed relevant.
Informs retail partners of marketing activities and supports requests for on/off-site programming/activation where relevant.
Executes paid media program inclusive of digital, OOH and print channels as well as sponsorship efforts, as needed.
Responsible for managing the local production and use of on/off site collateral material and distribution.
Partners with the GM to identify/create revenue generating opportunities to achieve the financial goals of the property; including but not limited to pop-ups, sponsorships and brand partnerships.
Prepares, reviews and understands marketing budget, financial and various related reports.
Participates in Management on Duty rotation, tenant manager meetings, staff meetings and other relevant management meetings, as necessary.
Is a community ambassador and maintains excellent relationships with local organizations and Town officials in collaboration with the GM.