Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Marketing
• At least 7 to 10 years of marketing experience within commercial real estate development, construction, architecture, engineering, or another relatable industry
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% for events or key pursuits
• True marketing generalist skills including strategic marketing planning, excellent business and proposal writing and editing abilities, graphic design skills, and solid experience with marketing communications, event planning and public relations
• Highly proficient with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office and have working knowledge of CRM systems

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the regional annual marketing business plan and budget for the Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, IA and Kansas City, MO offices.
• Manage the development of proposals and interviews for a wide range of Ryan sectors and services.
• Manage and execute marketing related to construction/development projects including site signage and fence wrap, groundbreaking events, grand openings, photography, and public relations.
• Manage and create strategies for sponsorships, client events, and industry opportunities to further the region’s business development efforts.
• Serve as a champion and go-to resource for CRM, maintain project information, and provide analysis to position the region to make the best decisions for growing Ryan’s client base and pipeline.
• Manage external communications with key messages that support business development efforts and build brand awareness within the region in collaboration with national public relations and social media team.
• Lead project communication efforts for ongoing community and government engagement.
• Manage the event planning and budget for the region’s St. Patrick’s Day events, including hosting and entertainment for Ryan’s clients, partners, and employees.
• Manage regional project and people award submissions that align with the region’s business development and marketing strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have prior marketing plan and budget development and management experience
• Can deliver proposals and other projects within a short schedule, and work successfully in a fast-paced team environment
• Have the ability to hold others accountable for their contributions to deliver high-quality proposals and events while working collaboratively across the organization
• Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills