Job Description
We are hiring a Senior Brand Manager to start immediately for a leading Home Builder in Irvine. This is a Hybrid on site position (typically fridays offsite), Direct Hire, base salary + annual bonus.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, training, and development of a high-performing brand marketing team focused on brand positioning, lead generation, customer experience, and reputation management.
- Foster a positive, achievement-oriented work culture that aligns with company's values, vision, and leadership competencies.
- Ensure compliance with marketing and legal policies, internal controls, and best practices across all brand marketing activities.
- Oversee the creation and delivery of brand marketing training sessions, workshops, and coaching to enhance the skills and capabilities of both home office and division marketing team members.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to direct reports, setting clear performance goals and offering constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- In collaboration with the National VP of Marketing, develop and execute integrated brand marketing programs, advertising campaigns, and promotions that align with the company's strategic objectives.
- Lead the development of brand marketing assets, including templates and content for digital, print, and retail applications, ensuring consistency and alignment with the brand's positioning, identity and voice.
- Monitor and analyze the performance of brand marketing initiatives, using data-driven insights to optimize return on investment and enhance campaign effectiveness.
- In collaboration with the National VP of Marketing, cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances with influencers and relevant organizations to enhance brand reputation, develop joint marketing programs and expand marketing reach.
- Drive the consumer-driven vision of the brand, ensuring that all marketing touchpoints, from national campaigns to local community experiences, reflect company's premium lifestyle brand.
- Serve as the voice of the customer, ensuring that brand communications are aligned with customer needs and preferences.
- Maintain strong relationships with key marketing agencies (brand, PR, advertising, social media), vendors, influencers and partners to ensure the successful and timely execution of brand marketing initiatives.
- Collaborate with members of the digital marketing team, as well as cross-functional teams, to bring a deep understanding of company's markets, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape to the forefront of brand marketing efforts.
- Periodically evaluate the execution of brand marketing initiatives, providing feedback and recommendations to ensure continuous evolution and improvement in brand and customer experience.
- Communicate regularly with senior management, keeping them informed of brand marketing opportunities, challenges, progress, and support needs.
- Study consumer research reports, market trends, and qualitative feedback to identify opportunities for brand marketing innovation and growth.
- Stay abreast of B2C brand marketing best practices, competitive activities, and industry developments, applying insights to enhance company's brand strategy and execution.
- Prepare detailed forecasts, reports, and presentations on brand marketing performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Establish and maintain a thorough understanding of key metrics and business indicators, using this knowledge to drive strategic decisions and improve overall marketing effectiveness.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications in
To apply please email your resume to ywest@ledgent.com