Marketing Director - Parkway Place

Description

CBL Properties, an innovative retail real estate company which owns, holds interests in, or manages shopping centers across the United States, is in search of a Marketing Director at Parkway Place Mall in Huntsville, Alabama. Join us and lend your imagination to creating a customer-centric approach at CBL shopping centers. The Marketing Director will lead efforts to drive and implement all marketing strategies and initiatives to support business goals and revenue generation. Apply and see why CBL contuinues to earn Great Place to Work Certification™ year after year!

Specific Responsibilities Include The Following

• Prioritize efforts which emphasize the overall guest experience as well as efforts resulting in income generation.
• Execute all local and company-wide programs and initiatives for assigned centers.
• Meet assigned goals.
• Develop short and long-term Marketing strategies for each of the assigned shopping centers in conjunction with mall management teams, leasing, and corporate marketing.
• Cultivate and build relationships in local markets and surrounding communities to create community and charitable opportunities, activation partnerships, and any / all other programs that will add value to the properties.
• Maintain effective and productive local media relations, field media calls, prepare responses as directed by the company and serve as spokesperson (as needed and where applicable) for media inquiries.
• Be responsible for writing and distributing press releases for their assigned centers via Cision.
• Generate an accurate, monthly PR report for assigned centers.
• Become the face and voice of their base center and/or assigned centers. Be the shopping expert within the communities.
• Create and post local content on social media channels for assigned malls while adhering to digital guidelines in reference to the use of the Sprinklr tool as well as the proper use of tracking links.
• Identify and work with key retailers to identity unique marketing opportunities, drive awareness, increase sales, and promote meaningful retailer – landlord relationships.
• Special projects may be assigned based on company needs and property specific focus.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in advertising, public relations or marketing, preferably in retail, is strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A demonstrated record of successful Digital Marketing.
• Proficient computer skills with an emphasis on Word, Excel, SharePoint, Lucidpress, Sprinklr, Cision,PageMaker, and Outlook required.
• Exceptional sales skills to include negotiating and closing a deal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships and business partnerships to further the marketing initiatives of the property.
• Ability to speak in front of large groups of people for property and community events including the ability and willingness to promote property events through professional on-camera appearances.
• This position requires flexibility in working hours and the ability to travel occasionally overnight.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About the Organization CBL Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) traded on the NYSE (NYSE: CBL) for over 46 years. CBL has owned and managed a portfolio of market-dominant malls, lifestyle and open-air centers, and outlet centers in thriving markets with strong demographics and high growth potential. We manage our portfolio to generate lasting value for our shareholders as well as to provide the communities we serve with a vibrant place to shop, dine, socialize and so much more. Each property is an economic engine for its community and a valued community partner. Over time, our properties have evolved to offer more than just a place to shop, but a community hub that combines retail, a variety of dining and entertainment options, events, services, health and wellness offerings, and more.

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and subsequent opportunities for training, advancement, promotion, compensation (increases and/or reductions) and/or termination without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. In addition, harassment on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws will not be tolerated.