Specialist - Property Marketing

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Specialist - Property Marketing in Chicago, Illinois.

What you'll do:

The Property Marketing Specialist serves investors, ensures compliance and increases the development effectiveness. This position provides investment information, answers questions and concerns, completes legal filings and provides administrative support. The Specialist also implements marketing campaigns to support home sales and rentals.

Your job will include:

• Create and communicate strategies to support home sales.
• Travel to Manager meetings and present marketing strategies and home-selling tips.
• Tour key properties and meet with Property and Regional Managers to draft and edit marketing plans.
• Write and edit content for marketing collateral and compile virtual tours.
• Manage property marketing budgets.
• Research and meet with advertising agencies throughout the region to find new publications to drive qualified leads.
• Partner with the Operations team to create best practices for sales incentives.
• Plan and execute referral and sales events.
• Conduct training seminars on new marketing resources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Property Managers on any marketing issues.
• Research, manage and run booths at trade shows.
• Contribute to regional meetings as necessary.
• Audit websites.
• Visit properties to assist with marketing needs, signage placement and appropriate collateral.

Experience & skills you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience, preferably in real estate.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to read and analyze data related to SOX compliance and property audits.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executives, management, property managers and law enforcement as appropriate.
• High level of comfort with public speaking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Estimated compensation for this position in the states of BC, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT and WA is:

Annual Salary: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00

The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to the base pay and our benefits, some positions are eligible for bonuses, sales commissions, or incentive pay.