Job DescriptionThe Marketing Associate supports the Marketing Manager in developing strategic and tactical marketing plans for the assigned portfolio of properties, and creates and implements advertising, pricing, and other campaigns that drive traffic and occupancy to achieve optimum leasing and financial performance. EducationFour year degree in marketing, advertising, or business and/or equivalent experience is preferred. Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to develop and manage marketing and advertising campaigns, conduct and facilitate leasing sales, and marketing training, and to create and make presentations to managers, clients/owners, and on-site team members.
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, property management (preferably Entrata), and database management programs in order to develop presentation materials, and generate or complete required reports.
• Knowledge of apartment operations and industry-related marketing concepts and terms in order to read, interpret, and apply market information to understand its impact on occupancy, traffic, retention, pricing, and revenue.
• Demonstrates skills in using the internet for marketing and product advertising, and proficiency in navigating websites and internet communication tools such as e-mail, Facebook, YouTube, and other internet tools.
• Employment history that demonstrates the application and usage of a marketing or administrative background sufficient to coordinate and support company-wide marketing and advertising initiatives and programs.