Bender Companies · 7 hours ago
Marketing Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expBender Companies is an owner-operator specializing in the acquisition and management of multifamily properties. They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Marketing Associate to support property-level and corporate marketing initiatives, manage digital presence, create content, and coordinate events.
Asset ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Manage marketing campaigns and online presence of assigned properties, ensuring websites, Google Business Profiles, and ILS listings (Apartments.com, Zillow, Apartment List) are accurate, engaging, and SEO-friendly
Oversee online reputation by monitoring and responding professionally to resident reviews via public-facing marketing channels
Maintain and update platforms like AppFolio with current pricing, specials, availability, and media
Coordinate photography, videography, and virtual tours, including scheduling vendors, capturing supplemental media, and organizing photo libraries for marketing use
Develop content for social media (Facebook, Instagram) and support corporate presence on LinkedIn, including creation, scheduling, and engagement (not necessarily daily)
Design marketing materials, signage, and collateral, ensuring alignment with brand standards
Conceptualize new creative campaigns and event branding, as well as execute existing templates
Partner with Leasing and Asset Management teams to ensure accurate pricing, specials, and availability across platforms
Provide tools, collateral, and training to support leasing team effectiveness
Compile and analyze KPI dashboards to assess marketing and leasing effectiveness
Interpret data, identify trends, and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership
Assist with planning, marketing, and on-site execution of corporate and community events
Handle setup, vendor coordination, photography, and promotional materials
Track, process, and report marketing budgets, invoices, and contracts
Work with vendors for photography, signage, and other marketing services, including coordination and input on selection or negotiation
Provide marketing support for acquisitions and dispositions, from due diligence through launch
Perform additional marketing tasks and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
1–3 years of marketing experience
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and digital content creation tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create brand-consistent content
Ability to manage multiple projects and properties with strong organizational and time-management skills
Proactive, self-directed mindset with the ability to work independently and bring forward new ideas
Preferred
Experience in multifamily real estate, property management, or related housing industry
Familiarity with property management systems (AppFolio, Yardi, Entrata)
Benefits
90% employer-paid coverage of base Medical Insurance plan
75% employer-paid coverage of base Dental Insurance plan
75% employer-paid coverage of Vision Insurance plan
401K with company match
11 Paid Holidays
2 weeks of annual PTO
16 hours of personal time
Exciting company growth and potential for career advancement
Supportive Team
Mission focused on providing quality workforce housing
Company
Bender Companies
Bender Companies is a real estate investment firm that specializes in investment and management solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kurt Bender
Founder and Principal
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