Marketing Manager - Avison Young

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to develop and oversee a strategic marketing plan for the assigned lifestyle center located in Doral, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and implements Annual Marketing Plan and Budget, including research data, SWOT, center goals and objectives, strategies and tactics in consultation with national retail leadership, management and leasing. Manages the lifestyle center marketing budget to fully utilize tenant, landlord and alternative contributions to maximize property traffic and sales.
• Works with national retail team to implement corporate brand marketing, policies, procedures, programs and initiatives at the field level.
• Plans and directs the advertising, public relations, special events, sales promotions, community programming and retailer relations activities for the center.
• Oversees and coordinates center events. Event responsibilities include communication and negotiations with event participants, preparing contracts, facilitating event implementation, being on-site to oversee center events and compiling event recaps.
• Collaborates with the national retail team to achieve appropriate client-driven property goals and objectives in line with the center’s business plan.
• Manages tenant relations program. Supports tenant retention through the development of tenant merchandizing and promotional initiatives. Reviews monthly sales reports to ensure a thorough knowledge of retailer sales; tracks key retailer and category trends.
• Attends community, merchant, staff and city meetings & professionally represents the center and Avison Young in the community.
• Manages and drives growth and engagement of digital media programs including social media, web, e-mail and mobile as applicable.
• Communicates effectively with staff, tenants, public, national retail leaders and ownership as needed or required.
• Reviews and approves invoices for marketing expenses and adheres to budget guidelines.
• Secures cash sponsorship of special events and community programs and finds innovative ways to generate additional income for the marketing budget.
• Reviews and prepares monthly report of results and accomplishments including PR, advertising, event programming/activations, digital/social results, sales, merchant relations, community relations and budget variances, including seasonal ROI and KPI tracking.
• Supervises the selection and operation of seasonal décor in collaboration with the property manager and national retail team.
• Monitors common area and customer journey/experience and collaborates with property management and operations on day-to-day experience for guests.
• Partners with the leasing and specialty leasing teams to support their leasing efforts by compiling relevant information and assets, including property photography.
• Works extended hours, including weekends, as necessary to achieve the desired results for the property.
• Supervises all other aspects of marketing as required.

The above list represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations or related discipline, plus a minimum of five years' experience in marketing, special events, communications or a related field, preferably within the Lifestyle Center Industry. Previous management experience.
• Proven track record of innovation/creativity, excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with desktop, graphics, and presentation software and technology.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and use hands to handle office equipment, paper reports, etc. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel documents and office equipment. May occasionally be required to lift up to 25 pounds a distance of 30 feet as needed. Must be able to move freely throughout the location, including moving up and down stairs. Must be able to sit for up to 35% of the work day.

The job tasks are performed in an office environment with moderate environmental conditions present, such as temperature, noise levels, etc.

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving