Marketing Manager

PACE Loan Group • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a real estate financing solution that enables commercial property owners to upgrade existing buildings or complete financing packages for new construction projects. PACE Loan Group (PLG), one of the first lenders to offer this financing tool, is a leading direct lender in this space and is growing across the country. We’re hiring a Marketing Manager who treats marketing as a competitive advantage. This role is about using marketing to win deals, grow market share, and help position us as the clear leader in the C-PACE market. We want someone who takes the bull by the horns—someone proactive, decisive, and relentless about finding ways to support the sales team and drive results. Our ambition is to be #1, and we’re looking for a marketer who wants to help us get there. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer and partnering closely with the Originations/Sales team and company leadership, this role will float between strategy and execution on a small, high-performing team in a rapidly growing national lending platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• 5-10 years of experience in B2B marketing with increasing responsibility
• 2-3 years of leadership or team management experience
• Ability to operate at both the strategic and execution level
• Strong experience in marketing analytics, digital marketing and lead generation programs
• Experience managing CRM and marketing automation systems (HubSpot strongly preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial real estate, finance, or a related industry is preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns designed to generate qualified opportunities and support loan originations
• Partner closely with the Originations team to identify opportunities where marketing can help advance deals and expand relationships
• Use marketing programs, content, and events to position PLG as a trusted leader in the PACE financing market
• Develop and manage PLG’s marketing strategy across digital channels, content marketing, events, and industry partnerships
• Identify target markets within the commercial real estate ecosystem and develop tailored messaging and content for those audiences
• Manage the creation and distribution of marketing content across social media, the company website, email campaigns, and other digital platforms
• Evaluate and coordinate conference and industry event participation to maximize lead generation and relationship development
• Work with originators to develop targeted outreach and business development initiatives around key events and markets
• Track conference ROI and manage follow-up marketing efforts with potential prospects
• Monitor and analyze marketing performance across channels to improve lead generation and conversion
• Continuously identify new opportunities to strengthen PLG’s market presence and marketing effectiveness
• Use data and analytics to guide marketing investments and strategic decisions
• Manage and optimize PLG’s CRM and marketing automation platforms (HubSpot experience strongly preferred)
• Ensure marketing campaigns and sales outreach are coordinated and supported by strong CRM processes
• Develop systems for tracking leads, engagement, and marketing-driven opportunities
• Manage marketing contributors and collaborate with external marketing professionals to execute initiatives
• Lead weekly marketing and conference planning meetings to keep projects on track
• Work closely with leadership to align marketing initiatives with the company’s business goals and evolving opportunities

Benefits

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where ideas are encouraged and supported
• The opportunity to play a role in a growing, nationally expanding company
• Leadership experience, with potential for growth
• Exposure to an emerging and rapidly expanding segment of the commercial real estate finance industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level