Great people make great properties. As an owner, operator and developer of thriving retail centers in the nation’s top markets, Macerich offers opportunities to work, grow and develop your unique talents. Apply now to help us shape the future of retail real estate while building a meaningful, rewarding and balanced career.
About the Role:
The Assistant Manager, Marketing will support the Marketing Manager across the full marketing mix—campaigns, events, promotions, sponsorships, and cross-functional programs—while building the skills to grow into a Marketing Manager.
This position is part of the Manager-in-Training program, which has the intention of promoting candidates to a Marketing Manager role within 1 – 2 years, if the candidate remains employed, expectations of the program are met, and there exists a suitable open role. If they are, this may require you to relocate to that role, which may be located anywhere within the United States. If at that time, you are not willing or able to relocate, there may not be another open role, which may result in separation of employment at that time. In accepting this Manager in Training role, you understand and acknowledge that your eventual working location is undetermined and, while preferences can be expressed, all location assignments are ultimately dictated by Company need, so no regions or locations are promised or guaranteed.
The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
What You Will Do:
- Support marketing planning and execution by assisting the Marketing Manager in coordinating campaigns, events, promotions, media, sponsorships, and cross-functional initiatives that align with property goals and Macerich brand standards.
- Learn and contribute to property marketing strategy by gathering market insights, tenant updates, community information, performance data, and other relevant inputs to help inform marketing plans, business decisions, and recommendations for assigned initiatives.
- Support the Marketing Manager in developing and implementing assigned property-level marketing programs, with responsibility for coordinating select campaigns, events, partnerships, or initiatives from planning through post-event reporting.
- Assist in tenant, community, vendor, and partner engagement by supporting communication, coordination, follow-up, and relationship-building efforts that strengthen property perception and advance marketing objectives.
- Represent the marketing function in select tenant, vendor, community, and internal meetings, helping to communicate priorities, gather feedback, and support alignment across stakeholders.
- Develop marketing communication skills by supporting the creation, review, and distribution of digital content, collateral, presentations, social media, and other marketing materials to ensure accuracy, brand consistency, and alignment with company standards.
- Support campaign and event execution by coordinating timelines, deliverables, approvals, vendor needs, and on-site details to help ensure marketing programs are completed effectively and on schedule.
- Exercise independent judgment within established guidelines to prioritize assigned projects, recommend improvements, resolve routine marketing issues, and escalate more complex matters as appropriate.
- Build reporting and analytical skills by tracking marketing metrics, campaign performance, event results, and key performance indicators, while learning how to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
- Analyze campaign, event, digital, and business development performance data to help prepare reports, identify trends, and support recommendations related to marketing strategy and resource allocation.
- Participate in business development efforts by supporting advertising, sponsorship, media sales, and partnership opportunities, including assisting with prospect identification, proposal support, fulfillment tracking, and progress toward revenue goals.
- Collaborate on budget and resource management by assisting with expense tracking, invoice coordination, project documentation, and fiscal accountability related to marketing programs and initiatives.
- Support company-wide marketing, cause branding, community, and property-level initiatives by assisting with local implementation and ensuring alignment with broader company objectives.
- Engage in professional development by actively seeking mentorship, training, feedback, and hands-on experience to build the skills needed to grow into a future Marketing Manager role.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
What You Bring:
- 2-4 years of experience in marketing, retail, events, hospitality, business development, community relations, shopping centers, or a related field preferred.
- Foundational exposure to marketing, promotions, events, digital communications, customer engagement, or business development, with a demonstrated interest in developing these skills further.
- Ability to work independently within established procedures and processes, while seeking guidance, feedback, and support as appropriate.
- Experience assisting with marketing activities such as content coordination, reporting, project tracking, campaign execution, event support, social media, or digital communications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy, detail, tone, and brand consistency.
- Working knowledge of common marketing tools and platforms preferred, such as email marketing software, social media platforms, website/content management systems, CRM systems, or analytics tools.
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track deadlines, follow through on assignments, and support timely execution of marketing initiatives.
- Developing analytical skills with the ability to review basic marketing data, identify trends, and learn how insights inform recommendations and decision-making.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across departments and with tenants, vendors, community partners, and other external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with an interest in developing, sponsorship, business development, and partnership management capabilities.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to seek mentorship, training, feedback, and hands-on experience to grow into a future Marketing Manager role.
- Flexibility in the work schedule, as needed.
Macerich’s Total Rewards:
- Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels
- Paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually
- 401(k) match with immediate vesting
- Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount
- 24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career-development resources
- Comprehensive wellness program including a ClassPass membership
- And more…
At Macerich, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. To that end, we do believe in a healthy work/life balance and are proud to offer Remote Fridays for our Corporate offices and Field Fridays for our Retail Properties.
The compensation for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role. Final salary offers will be discussed during the interview process and will reflect the candidate's skills and the company's compensation structure.
Who We Are:
Macerich is one of the country's leading owners, operators, and developers of major retail real estate (NYSE:MAC). Our high-quality retail properties in many of the most affluent and densely populated U.S. markets set Macerich apart. By bringing communities together, we create long-term value for our shareholders, partners and customers. As we work together to achieve our mission, our shared values drive our progress: Excellence, Relationships, Optimism, Integrity, Empowerment and Fun.
Macerich is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or disability.
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