Manager, Pre-Development Marketing

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive market-entry strategy and multi-channel activation for Core Spaces as Hub Club leader, shaping launches and local partnerships.

  • Lead Hub Club strategy and market-entry activation across campuses and markets.
  • Must-have: 3-5 years in new development marketing, brand launches, or experiential campaigns.
  • Standout: Proven ability to build momentum in new markets with guerilla, campus, and sponsorship approaches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the overarching Hub Club strategy, defining how Core Spaces enters and establishes presence in new markets
  • Inform market-specific go-to-market plans inclusive of timelines, key moments (housing fairs, orientations, campus events), and activation strategies
  • Conduct ongoing market research to understand student behavior, competitive positioning, and demand drivers
  • Build and refine student personas using insights from field activity, campaign performance, and sales team feedback
  • Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights to inform strategy and support New Development teams
  • Launch multi-channel campaigns across paid, organic, and on-the-ground channels to build awareness and anticipation
  • Help implement curiosity-driven campaigns designed to spark conversation and early engagement (teaser messaging, QR-driven campaigns, etc.)
  • Lead the development of initial landing pages and splash pages, including messaging, positioning, and audience targeting
  • Identify and secure high-impact advertising opportunities that maximize visibility in each market
  • Plan and execute in-market activations including pop-ups, street-level engagement, and campus-facing experiences
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Core Spaces

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BUILD UP. STAND OUT.Core Spaces delivers dynamic acquisition, development and in-house management services for urban residential, hospitality, student housing and build to rent single family housing communities. From world-class amenities and progressive design to impeccable client service and a community focus, we specialize in creating spaces people want to be in.

Founded in 2012
Chicago, Illinois, USA
764 employees (118 in marketing)
80% recommend to a friend
86% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.7%
Direct
53%
Referral
5.3%
Social
2.5%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~764

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
111 (15% of company)
Median Career Experience
4 years
Median Tenure
2.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Debt Financing, 3 months ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2025
    Debt Financing

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