Marketing Director

Our client is a highly respected commercial real estate advisory firm focused on landlord representation and strategic advisory services in downtown Chicago. They are seeking a Director of Marketing to lead and elevate the marketing function for the organization. This is a strategic and important role responsible for shaping the company's market presence, broker support strategy, business development storytelling, and overall brand positioning across the Chicago central business district commercial real estate market.

This role is ideal for a hands-on marketing leader who understands commercial real estate, thrives in fast-moving entrepreneurial environments, and can translate broker ideas and market insights into compelling positioning, presentations, campaigns, and leasing narratives. The environment is lean, collaborative, and execution-focused, requiring someone equally comfortable operating strategically and rolling up their sleeves to produce high-quality work.

The Director of Marketing will partner closely with executive leadership and brokers to create differentiated stories for pursuits, properties, clients, and the overall brand while also helping refine and scale the firm's broader marketing infrastructure and creative direction.

You Will:

Lead the overall marketing strategy and execution for a boutique commercial real estate advisory firm focused on the Chicago central business district market

Partner directly with brokers and leadership to develop compelling narratives, positioning, and go-to-market strategies for developer portfolios assets and client pursuits.

Create and oversee high-end pitch decks, presentations, property marketing materials, and business development collateral

Develop and evolve the company's brand identity, messaging, and visual storytelling across all touch points

Collaborate with external creative, branding, and marketing partners and freelancers while helping centralize and streamline marketing efforts internally

Support broker enablement initiatives through strategic marketing support and tailored materials

Drive digital marketing initiatives including website content, email marketing, social media, and thought leadership opportunities

Identify opportunities to elevate brand visibility and market differentiation within the commercial real estate industry

Build scalable marketing processes, workflows, and standards in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

Operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on contributor across creative, messaging, and executional work

You Have:

5+ years of marketing experience with direct commercial real estate industry experience required

Strong understanding of landlord representation, office leasing, commercial brokerage, or related CRE advisory environments

Experience supporting brokers, business development teams, or deal-related marketing initiatives

Strong presentation development and storytelling capabilities with an eye for premium, polished deliverables

Experience leading branding, positioning, and strategic marketing initiatives

Ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution in a lean team environment

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with executive-level presence

Experience managing external creative agencies, freelancers, or marketing partners

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously

Proficiency with presentation, creative, and marketing tools commonly used within commercial real estate marketing environments

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