Creative Marketing Coordinator - Houston, TX

Position Overview

Sotheby’s International Realty Inc. is searching for a Marketing Coordinator who will handle the marketing and advertising operations for the office and its agents. This position will implement what we value with our agents and customers at a local level.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and promote the value and applicability of the brand/company marketing options both generally and in response to specific needs.
• Recommend fresh strategies to increase the success rate for agents.
• Partner with the brokerage manager and marketing manager to improve existing agent programs and/or build custom initiatives and solutions.
• Act as a liaison, supporting brand and company messages and objectives with local agents, and sharing feedback and needs from these groups with leadership.
• Daily agent support; aid with customization and use of available marketing materials, templates, and programs.
• Aid with listing and buyer client presentations.
• Facilitate the launch of properties/listings on the MLS and companywide websites by crafting promotional materials including social media, property brochures, reporting marketing activities, property-specific websites, and more.
• Build digital and print marketing materials for agents to self-promote such as newsletters, brochures, and postcards using brand templates as well as custom designs.
• Lead the team to achieve local marketing objectives including assembling/crafting ads, identifying appropriate opportunities to promote individual listings as well as the office or agents locally, ensuring quality and accuracy in local materials.
• Support agents with marketing materials and programs.
• Maintain familiarity with company and brand internet content updates and guide agents to appropriate resources.
• Introduce and educate agents in new and existing programs and initiatives.
• Present at brokerage sales meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain content for brokerage social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram) and the brokerage website.
• Attend and participate in monthly company-wide marketing calls.
• Team up with the Corporate Marketing Team and Public Relations Team.
• Track marketing activities and expenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to assist in the operation of the office/marketing department, including assistance when onboarding new agents and staff.

Required Qualifications

• 4 Year Degree Required (Relevant real estate marketing or support experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
• 2 years’ experience in a marketing, advertising agency, or a similar transferable real estate position preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and a basic knowledge of MLS and other real estate databases is a plus.
• Proficient with graphic design and print advertising, as well as brand social media management.
• Ability to multi-task along with exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and design program skills.
• Capable of presenting information and communicating messages effectively in one-on-one, small, or large group settings to agents and clients.
• Organized, creative, and detail-oriented.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Real Estate Experience Preferred, not required.