Vice President, Marketing

With more choices in more markets, Equity Residential is America's Choice for Apartment Living®. We are the largest publicly traded owner, operator and developer of multifamily housing in the United States with nearly 160,000 apartments in 25 states and the District of Columbia. We are an S&P 500 company and have been named one of America's Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine.

This position is responsible for leading, developing, and implementing the company’s marketing and branding strategies to maximize revenue, increase occupancy, and attract, and retain residents.  It also provides strategic short- and long-term direction on advertising, promotions, resident communications, internet marketing, field marketing, and branding initiatives.  Collaborates marketing programs with property managers, leasing agents, and field management. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, or related field.  MBA in Marketing preferred.  A minimum of 8-10 years progressive marketing experience, including leading a team of marketing professionals.  Hands-on leader with successful record of developing marketing strategy, directing the creative execution and following through to implementation.  Experience managing internet marketing projects.  Must have strong technical proficiency in reaching consumers via the internet.  Strong analytical skills required.  An entrepreneurial self starter who is driven and aggressive about achieving bottom line results.  A team player with strong interpersonal and team building skills.  Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.  Effective in building teams across organizations.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Confident and effective communicator at all levels of the organization.  Ability and willingness to travel.

 

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