Job Description
Our client is a boutique commercial real estate company specializing exclusively in retail properties in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. With approximately 30 employees and strong retention rates, they lease over 20 million square feet of retail space and represent about 150 retailers on an exclusive basis. The company focuses primarily on suburban shopping centers anchored by major retailers like Target, Costco, and Whole Foods and urban, mixed-use projects. As a privately held company, they maintained full employment during COVID and offer exceptional job security with a fast-paced, collaborative work environment that values speed and shared responsibility.
Primary Purpose of Position
Lead marketing strategy and creative direction to revitalize marketing materials and establish a strong social media presence. This role will oversee content review and provide creative direction for all marketing communications, working collaboratively with an established team of graphic designers and GIS specialists to enhance the company's market position and support leasing and development initiatives.
Essential Functions
Marketing Strategy & Creative Direction
- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans with focus on digital communications, social media strategy, and brand consistency
- Provide creative direction to upgrade marketing materials while working within existing resources
- Oversee website redesign, company brochure redesign, and have complete responsibility for social media presence (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok)
- Review and approve all marketing content, including broker blasts and email marketing communications (multiple times weekly)
- Develop and coordinate press releases and media strategy for leasing transactions and business accomplishments
Content Creation & Production Management
Lead creative development and execution of retail leasing materials, pitch decks, and tenant tour packagesManage branding consistency across all marketing touchpointsOversee the development and maintenance of property newsletters and websitesExecute design work during busy periods or emergency quick-turnaround projectsProvide content generation, editing, and production oversight with flawless grammar and communication skillsTeam Leadership & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with the existing marketing team, including two graphic designers and 4 GIS specialists.Provide creative direction and workflow management while respecting established team dynamics.Coordinate with team members to execute projects efficiently in a fast-pacedenvironment.Make recommendations for team optimization and process improvements.Requirements and Qualifications
Education & Experience
BS or MS degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field requiredMinimum of 5 years of experience in the communications / marketing fieldKnowledge of commercial real estate operations strongly preferredExperience in retail real estate marketing is desirableTechnical Skills
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) - must be ableto execute design workProficient with Microsoft OYice Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)Expert-level social media management (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook)Esri / GIS training a plusCore Competencies
Exceptional grammar and editing skills - critical for content approval responsibilitiesProven creative direction and strategic planning abilitiesStrong qualitative and quantitative market analysis skillsExcellent communication, organization, and multi-task management abilitiesEffective problem-solving and independent work capabilitiesAbility to provide creative direction without requiring expensive overhaulsExperience working in fast-paced entrepreneurial environmentsStrong collaboration skills and ability to work with established teamsReporting Structure
Reports to company leadership for content and creative mattersReports to HR leadership for administrative and personnel mattersNote : This position provides creative oversight and direction but does not includehiring / firing authority