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Marketing Communications Manager

The CCIM Institute · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
HybridMarketing$85k–$100k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

The Marketing Communications Manager is a strategic marketing leader responsible for developing and executing integrated communications that strengthen the CCIM brand, increase member engagement, generate demand for education and membership, and drive organizational growth. Working collaboratively across Education, Membership, Business Development, and CCIM Tech, this role ensures all communications reflect a consistent brand voice while delivering measurable business results.

Your Core Contributions to the Team

  • 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 of product launches, webinars, customer events, and industry conferences.

  • Analyze campaign performance and recommend continuous improvements.

  • Report communication results and insights to leadership.

Team Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and develop a small team of marketing professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional growth.

  • Establish priorities, delegate work effectively, and ensure projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

  • Regular performance coaching, goal setting, and professional development discussions.

  • Build an innovative, collaborative, and customer-focused marketing culture.

About You

  • 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.

This Role Is Ideal For

  • A strategic communicator who can balance creativity with business objectives.

  • Translate complex solutions into compelling stories.

  • Build marketing programs that drive measurable growth in a B2B environment.

What We Provide You

  • Competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive culture that values teamwork, accountability, and innovation.

  • 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.

  • A generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick, personal, summer flex time, and volunteer days.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $100,000.

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