MARKETING DIRECTOR Job in VERNON HILLS 60061, Illinois US

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With its U.S. headquarters located in Los Angeles, Westfield (ASX: WDC) is the largest retail property group in the world by equity market capitalization and the sixth largest entity listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Operating on a global platform, Westfield is an internally managed, vertically integrated group undertaking ownership, development, design, construction, funds/asset management, property management, leasing and marketing for a US$38.5 billion portfolio of 128 shopping centers in four countries that comprise approximately 114 million square feet of retail space, more than 22,000 retail outlets, and employ in excess of 4,400 worldwide.

Westfield offers a wide range of job opportunities covering all financial, development and management aspects of the shopping center industry; employing developers, builders, architects, leasing executives, accountants, legal and administrative staff, managers and marketing executives, and offering exciting career paths for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the global shopping center industry.

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Under the direction of the General Manager and the Regional Marketing Director, the center Marketing Director is responsible for driving the sales/traffic and NOI growth by transforming the Westfield experience everyday for our shoppers and retail partners. The Marketing Director partners with regional and national marketing resources to lead the organization in becoming a brand led, customer focused organization.

Strategy Focus Areas
Innovate the Common Area
Be the Voice of the Customer
Enable Retail Partners

As a member of the Marketing Team, we promise to
Know the Customer Best
Drive Sales and Traffic
Protect and Build the Westfield Brand

The Marketing Director is responsible for placing a priority and focus on the mall as a retailer by introducing and supporting new retail concepts, services and marketing programs that drive sales/traffic and NOI growth for the center.

In cooperation with regional and corporate marketing resources, the Marketing Director is responsible supporting efforts to produce shopper insights, research findings, market information and positioning/visioning recommendations with the customer – retailers, shopper and community. The position ensures strong support of Development and Leasing initiatives.

The Marketing Director is charged with creating unique opportunities to connect with our best shoppers to ultimately drive traffic and sales.

General/Other
In applicable centers, supports national flagship marketing goals and objectives while contributing as a key member to the group to create new and valuable programs that differentiate the Westfield Flagship Group from its competitors.
Works on special projects as requested by superiors and/or other corporate personnel and all other duties as requested.
Encourages and proactively leads team communication and idea exchanges to enhance the business.
If responsible for a center that does not retain a Customer Service – Promotion Manager (CSPM) position, the Marketing Director assumes said responsibilities and works with other on-site customer service staff and center team members to accomplish the job function.

Skill Set Required
College degree strongly preferred.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years Marketing and/or related experience preferred.
Must have prior leadership skills and ability to effectively manage people and processes while maintaining a positive, friendly disposition in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Must be a strategic and analytical thinker.
Ability to collaborate with others and manage through conflict.
Must possess the ability to manage budgets and have solid accounting skills.
Must demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Must be proficient on basic Microsoft Office platform/Internet.
Must be flexible and able to work events and Manager on Duty shifts, which may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Composure Under Stress,Customer Service,Detailed Oriented,Diplomacy/Interpersonal