Transaction Services Specialist (Marketing)

NEWMARK

About Newmark (Nasdaq: NMRK)

Newmark Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate services, with a comprehensive suite of investor/owner and occupier services and products. Our integrated platform seamlessly powers every phase of owning or occupying a property. Our services are tailored to every type of client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, growing startups to leading companies. Harnessing the power of data, technology, and industry expertise, we bring ingenuity to every exchange, and imagination to every space. Together with London-based partner Knight Frank and independently owned offices, our 18,800 professionals operate from approximately 500 offices around the world, delivering a global perspective and a nimble approach. In 2019, Newmark generated revenues in excess of $2.2 billion. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark

KNIGHT FRANK

Together with London-based partner Knight Frank and independently owned offices, our 18,000 experts operate from more than 480 offices around the world. Our long-standing alliance with Knight Frank gives us a global platform and international insight, effectively serving owners, investors, developers and financial institutions across six continents.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under limited supervision and in a support capacity for business development and client relationships, duties include   development of best in class materials and coordination with both internal stakeholders as well as external brokers and clients in articulating the vision of the team as well as the Newmark brand.  This position retains latitude in formulation and implementation of new procedures and processes within the team that are consistent with corporate objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Participates in the formulation and strategy for marketing properties and expanding business.
• Creates presentations, proposals, brochures, eblasts, ads, and invitations within specific brand guidelines both defined by Newmark as well as Trophy Assets for downtown Chicago for print or digital platforms. Generate custom designs for collateral, presentation decks and proposals inspired by our clients' brands. Coordinates with various departments on critical dates and key milestones in ensuring prompt delivery of proposals, designs etc
• Assesses team and client needs to determine appropriate methodology, format, and medium in creating marketing and presentation materials.
• Manages and updates marketing infrastructure, which may include a database system, intranet, and external web site, including data on all prospects.
• Determines data requirements and provides direction to a centralized function within the Sales team environment and/or Research, Financial Analysis, Marketing, etc.
• Collaborates with our team of Designers and Marketing Specialists to ensure constant evolution of best practices and advance excellence within graphic materials.
• Sources Investment properties and brokerage investors by researching local and national databases.  Tracks and reports on investor responses and communications.
• Audits and manages the update and maintenance of office transactions to include listings and sales.
• Analyzes competitive and industry information and provides data and recommendations to the team.
• Provides client services that enhance and expand business.
• May occasionally host tours of assets for potential prospects
• Actively participates in client meetings.
• Regularly Interfaces with client, resolving complex issues, providing technical, marketing, or other information as requested.
• Responds to pricing and/or non-routine or more complex inquiries and develops proposals in collaboration with team members.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in progressively responsible professional level marketing, sales, or communication jobs
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the Real Estate industry
• At least 1-2 years corporate graphic design experience preferred.
• Solid grasp of fundamental concepts of print and web publishing and graphic design principles. Strong Skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign a must.
• Valid Real Estate License as required by the state of operation. In the event candidate does not currently possess, will be required to provide within sixty (60) days of start date.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite and website software skills
• Highly developed presentation skills; demonstrated ability to present materials and some complex information effectively in both one-on-one and group situations
• Demonstrates problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks, and meet stringent deadlines
• Must possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills; Ability to speak clearly and persuasively, as well as listen and respond well to inquiries. 
• Able to work cohesively in a team environment
• Able to maintain confidentiality and integrity of data being reviewed by internal and external clients 
• May perform other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.