Senior Brand Manager

Overview
Sixteenfifty, a boutique creative hospitality agency, is looking for a Senior Brand Manager with at least 5 years of experience in developing and steering brand strategy and creative initiatives. This individual must be extremely organized, creative, and experienced as a project manager. Experience in hospitality and casinos is a major plus.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience in advertising, marketing strategy, creative development, project management, copywriting, asset management, strategic planning, and a track record of successful client relations.

In a nutshell, this person is (in no particular order): experienced in print marketing; passionate for creative & experiential marketing; gnarly; a genius at multi-tasking; a manager; calm in the midst of chaos; knowledgeable on how to start, stop, and pivot directions, both in-house and with the client; able to navigate and prioritize; have an appetite for copywriting, is a lifelong member of the spellcheck and grammar police; experienced; super organized; able to deal with many different personality types; experienced; ready to jump into any situation, properly assess it, and take control of it; did we mention experienced? Direct experience with all of the above is a must for consideration. Please tell us how experienced you are!

Before continuing, please note that this is an in-office position (La Jolla), M–F, 9AM–6PM. No exceptions.

What kind of clients, you ask? We predominantly work in the hospitality space with casinos, hotels, mixed-use properties, and entertainment destinations.

Perks include: full health benefits, 401k, in-house coffee bar, gym, and more, located in the heart of La Jolla.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Strategically thinking and solving a wide range of clients' needs with the ability to ideate beyond the request

Ability to write copy, understand brand tone, brand strategy, and be a hands-on executor

Project management: timelines, planning, and ongoing strategy and execution of big and small projects

Collaborating with the Account and Design teams to coordinate production and delivery schedules

Ability to think critically about client requests and translate client needs through creative materials

Research, development, and implementation

Vendor management and sourcing

Open, track, and organize all job requests, following server organizational guidelines

Generating project status reports and providing weekly updates to clients

Knowledge of digital strategy, web development, and various media executions

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE
Requirements for this role are:

Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing, advertising, digital marketing, and/or a similar role

Familiarity with branding and advertising fundamentals

Self-directed and motivated; having the spirit of entrepreneurship and following through

High level of customer service and attention-to-detail

Ability to work in high-volume situations

Ability to multitask and handle various projects on various deadlines

Experience/knowledge of the design process

Excellent research and organizational skills

Basic working understanding of creative and production/marketing vocabulary (i.e., CMYK v. Pantone, Print v. Digital, etc.)

Hospitality experience a plus, brand development & property opening/casino experience a MAJOR plus

Salary Range is dependent on experience: ~ $85-$100,000/yr.

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