Marketing Associate - Chicago, United States - Urban Innovations

    Urban Innovations
    Urban Innovations Chicago, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    We are currently seeking a Marketing Associate to join our growing team of dedicated professionals to drive internal and external marketing initiatives for our Property Management, Construction and Leasing businesses.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Coordinates all activities with outside consultants and marketing firms.
    • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of marketing strategies with business objectives.
    • Manages the design and printing of all company marketing materials such as brochures, collateral and mass mailings.
    • Orders and maintains marketing items such as company stationary (letterhead, envelopes, business cards, name tags) and all promotional items that display UI logos such (cups, pens, t-shirts, golf balls, etc.).
    • Maintains contacts and relationships with marketing vendors such as specialty printing companies, signage companies, photographers, web developers, etc.
    • Maintains current UI Marketing database with:
    • Current portfolio information and building photos.
    • Company history, company photos, events, etc.
    • Key employee bios and photos updated.
    • Responsible for content development and maintenance of all social media sites including but not limited to: LinkedIn, Instagram, [X] and Facebook.
    • Monitors and analyzes the performance of marketing campaigns using metrics such as website traffic, conversion rates, and engagement levels, and prepares regular reports to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategies.
    • Maintains UI website and implements frequent homepage updates.
    • Works closely with outside consultant to manage press and seek opportunities for speaking engagements and event sponsorship.
    • Gathers and maintains media contact information for press releases.
    • Designs, prints, assembles and issues marketing documents and communications such as:

    o Leasing brochures – for RE brokers

    o Handouts – current building portfolio, testimonials, etc.

    o Power Point slides/ Presentations for RFP Responses

    o Signage - building banners, etc.

    o Mailings – RE broker mailings, lease announcements

    o Advertisements – CoStar postings, etc.

    o Building photography

    o Maintain and update Project Resumes for Construction Department.

    o Finds relevant real estate networking opportunities and engages team for attendance.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Attends occasional seminars and workshops with coursework related to position
    • Assists with marketing for charity and special projects such as posters and advertisements
    • Assists with various administrative tasks as needed

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Skills shall consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Proficiency in Microsoft office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Search Engines, Publisher, Acrobat 5.0, Photoshop 7.0, Illustrator, InDesign, AI capabilities and knowledge
    • Demonstrates excellent customer service dedication
    • Possess excellent written and verbal skills
    • Maintain open communications and foster harmonious working relationships among all employees
    • Ability to take high-quality photographs and coordinate photoshoots
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

    Education and Experience:

    • Four year undergraduate degree preferred (Marketing or Communication major)
    • Minimum 4+ years of relevant marketing experience
    • Knowledge in real estate and/or construction industries
    • Up to 30 hours/week