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Communications Manager

Marketing & Communications

Executive Director of Marketing and Communications

General Purpose:
We’re looking for an experienced, dynamic leader to drive the communications efforts of Keller Williams Realty, the 2nd largest and fastest growing real estate company in the United States.

This person will serve in a fast-moving, highly-dynamic Marketing & Communications department. The primary requirements are a track record of success in exceeding goals, as well as bringing creative thinking and brilliant positioning to internal and external communications efforts.

The individual that is right for this position will be primarily charged with identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for Keller Williams Realty to tell its story to current associates and brokers as well as the real estate industry.

They will be the trusted voice of the company and the company’s executives to its offices, associates and the real estate industry, including crafting messaging in the preparation of presentations and/or speeches for company executives.

Create, implement and oversee an annual communications plan that effectively promotes the company and its products across all communications channels – from email, to social media and blogging to SEO, while continually innovating and developing new communications channels.

Ability to eat deadlines for breakfast a must.

Envision, develop and drive an annual company communications plan and strategies that builds emotional capital with Keller Williams Realty offices and associates.

Develop and implement communications strategies that place Keller Williams at the forefront of the real estate industry as thought leaders.

Oversee Keller Williams Realty communications for internal and external audiences – including written materials (writing and editing executive communications, press releases, blog entries, marketing materials, product descriptions, website copy, SEO efforts, etc.)

Serve as the trusted voice of Keller Williams Realty, its affiliated companies and its executives

Monitors and reports on reach and effectiveness of all communications vehicles on a monthly basis – including web traffic stats, open rates, click thrus

Prepares project budgets, authorizes expenditures, and tracks project costs to ensure profitability

Develops comprehensive communications plans for product/service roll-outs and ongoing promotions that achieve sales goals

Assist in establishing and maintaining written standards and style guide across company – in print and online

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned.

8-10 years in corporate communications or public relations, preferably in a corporate environment, for a large company

Exceptional writer – across mediums

Demonstrable experience in executing multi-faceted communications plans that exceeded business objectives and sales goals

Ability to clearly communicate creative ideas and strategies to all project stakeholders

Proven ability to proactively manage the success of project scope and schedules

Ability to work, multi-task and self-direct under tight deadlines

Ability to develop, implement and monitor quality standards across all department deliverables

International business experience/exposure is a plus

Applications must include at least 3 writing samples with their resume and cover letter. Applicants without writing samples WILL NOT be considered.