Marketing Program Manager (@properties)
Runs promotional marketing programs for the @properties and Christie's International Real Estate brands at Compass — owning vendor negotiations, warehouse inventory, budgets, creative rollouts, and event logistics end to end. Requires 5+ years of marketing experience and 4 days per week in the Chicago office.
- Compensation
- $80K–$85K / yr
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Must have
- 5+ years of relevant marketing experience, including strong background in marketing strategy, project management, and the creative process
- Ability to build and maintain strong internal relationships; manage multiple projects and meet multiple deadlines at once
- High energy, action-oriented, hands-on; thinks strategically and executes well
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with leveraging AI tools for spreadsheets, ideation, and workflow optimization
- Exceptional organizational skills with experience managing complex budgets, inventory systems, and operational logistics
- Experience leading large-scale rollouts and projects from concept to completion, including delegation and resource management
- Creative risk-taker who challenges the status quo
- Natural leader and consensus-builder who maintains momentum on complex projects in fast-paced environments
- Skilled relationship-builder bridging leadership, internal departments, and external vendors
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Mandatory 4 days in office (Mon-Thu), with potential for 5
Nice to have
- Experience in a real estate related or agency environment
Full description
At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.
@properties Christie’s International Real Estate is seeking an experienced Marketing Program Manager to play a vital role in executing the promotional strategy for both the @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate brands. This role will take full ownership of select marketing programs, managing everything from vendor relationships and inventory logistics to creative project rollouts.
In this fast-paced environment, we look for someone who can balance operational efficiency with creative strategy to keep our brands fresh and engaging. If you are a hands-on problem solver who thrives on managing complex projects and driving results, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact and grow your career within a dynamic, industry-leading team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Appreciation Program (CAP) Management: Lead the end-to-end Client Appreciation Program, including financial administration, strategic sourcing & vendor negotiations, inventory logistics & fulfilment, spreadsheet analysis, asset development, and multi-channel campaign rollouts.
- Brand Boutique & Inventory Operations: Maintain optimal stock levels across multiple warehouses by coordinating replenishment, conducting regular audits & reports, and overseeing warehouse integrity, for @properties, CIRE, and all affiliates of both brands.
- Promotional Materials Development & Rollout: Drive the creative lifecycle of new promotional items, from market research, vendor negotiation, and artwork approval to web integration. Oversee seamless distribution and internal communication strategies.
- Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the full product lifecycle, including obtaining quotes, setting up new items with SKUs and pricing, as well as deactivating or removing items from the site as needed.
- Logistics & Facility Maintenance: Collaborate with the Corporate Office Operations Team on monthly supply orders. Manage HQ collateral for internal uses, and facilitate quick-turnaround promotional requests.
- Budget Management: Oversee the department budget by tracking expenses, managing allocations, and providing regular financial reports to ensure fiscal accountability.
- Cross-Departmental Support: Collaborate with various departments to assist with promotional needs, ensuring consistent branding and timely delivery of samples and materials.