Assistant Marketing Manager – Kelowna

The Assistant Marketing Manager is an important member of the team.  This individual will lead all aspects of project planning by effectively working with development partners, internal specialists, and external vendors to strategically develop and execute the marketing and sales programs for the projects.

Focus & Responsibilities:

• Work with developer partners, internal team and external vendors to strategically develop and successfully execute the marketing and sales program for projects including:
• Creating a comprehensive marketing and sales strategy, budget, and critical path
• Presenting the plan to the client and attaining sign off on key aspects of the program
• Coordinating the strategic planning sessions and supplying the required briefs, background information, etc.
• Setting up the CRM program per the company’s standards and monitoring its effective use by the team
• Implementing a comprehensive multifaceted marketing program through the various stages of the new project sales cycle: 1) market introduction, 2) launch, 3) tempo sales and 4) close-out
• Engaging required 3^rd party vendors to effectively execute the program
• Managing the project’s marketing and sales budget
• Ensuring the sales team has the right tools and information required to effectively sell the projects
• Attaining feedback from the sales team, reviewing key performance metrics, and making ongoing adjustments and improvements to the marketing program to meet the project goals
• Act as a client liaison, conducting regular update meetings with the developer partners to provide results to date, introduce new tactics, discuss strategy adjustments, etc.
• Build and manage relationships with those who supply products and services and ensure that vendors meet or exceed their contractual obligations and deliver on time and on budget
• Actively seek out and suggest innovations that increase revenue opportunities and/or reduce operating costs that are measurable
• Research new technologies and alternative methods of operation that increases workplace efficiencies

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 – 5 years of project or marketing management experience, preferably in the real estate industry
• Demonstrated proficiency working in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Positive and professional with a can-do attitude
• Natural at developing positive relationships with colleagues and external clients
• Ability to manage competing priorities, workflow, and deadlines
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Post-secondary education in business, marketing, or project management
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience using MS Office, Customer Relationship Management programs, Project Planning Software and Contract Management Systems