Marketing Communications Manager at The CCIM Institute | Chicago, IL | $85K/yr – $100K/yr

The CCIM Institute

Marketing Communications Manager

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$85K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the cross-channel marketing communications that translate complex offerings into customer value, while building a small, capable team and tying campaigns to education and membership goals.

Messaging & Positioning: translate products into clear value and differentiate the brand across education, membership, and thought leadership programs.
Campaign & Content Ownership: lead integrated campaigns, launches, webinars, and events with tight calendar discipline and cross-functional collaboration.
Measurement & People Leadership: track KPIs, report insights to leadership, and coach a small team for stronger execution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated marketing communication plans that support company objectives, product launches, lead generation, and membership engagement.
Ensure consistent messaging, tone, and brand standards across all internal and external communications.
Create messaging frameworks that clearly articulate the company's value proposition and competitive differentiation.
Manage the marketing communications calendar to align education, membership, and thought leadership initiatives.
Write and edit high-quality marketing content in conjunction with the Content Specialist
Translate complex products and services into compelling, customer-focused messaging.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop educational and thought leadership content.
Support integrated marketing campaigns that generate qualified leads and nurture existing members and students
Collaborate with digital marketing to optimize campaign messaging across paid and organic social media channels.
Support the coordination product launches, webinars, customer events, and industry conferences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or related field.
5+ years of B2B marketing communications or association experience.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Experience developing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of SEO, digital marketing, and content marketing best practices.
Experience with CRM and marketing automation platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Pardot, or similar).

Preferred

Experience in professional services, technology, SaaS, financial services, manufacturing, commercial real estate, or associations.
Familiarity with Google Analytics, SEM tools, and social media management platforms.
Graphic design or video production experience is a plus.

Benefits

Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision plans
Financial protection through disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and business travel insurance
A 401(k) plan with company match
Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Life assistance program, free gym access, and professional development opportunities
A generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick, personal, summer flex time, and volunteer days

The CCIM Institute

A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) is a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. The shift in the capital markets, the new regulatory environment, and the availability of data are reshaping today’s commercial real estate transaction. Through it all, The CCIM Institute has remained a steward of the highest standards of knowledge, professionalism, and ethics. Today, almost 70 percent of designees hold the title of owner, partner, principal, or president. Marking their entry into the elite group of Certified Commercial Investment Members, the CCIM Pin denotes that the wearer has completed the most rigorous level of education in investment strategy, financial analysis, and negotiation.Following the course work, candidates must submit a portfolio of closed transactions and/or consultations showing a depth of experience in the commercial investment field. This designation process ensures that CCIMs are proficient not only in theory, but also in practice.The CCIM Designation allows industry professionals to earn a graduate-level specialization in commercial real estate at 20 percent of the cost of a real estate master’s program, with a comparable impact on their careers. Join commercial real estate’s premier organization spanning 13,000 members worldwide working in 1,000 markets.

Founded in 1967

Chicago, Illinois, USA

320 employees (63 in marketing)

www.ccim.com