Director of Marketing

The Telos Group LLC

The Telos Group, LLC provides leasing, marketing and consulting services in Chicago and consulting services for real estate businesses nationwide. Telos employs a disciplined and goal driven process to create entrepreneurial solutions customized for each assignment.

As Chicago’s only dedicated owner representation firm, it has been the leader in shaping the evolution of office space for innovative businesses. Telos represents a portfolio of 25 million square feet encompassing historic to trophy buildings owned by diverse ownership groups, from entrepreneurial investor consortiums to international institutions.

Director of Marketing

Position Overview:

The Director of Marketing will lead and execute the firm’s marketing strategy for office brokerage services with a focus on downtown Chicago. This role is responsible for elevating brand presence, supporting brokerage teams, driving leasing and positioning the firm as a market leader in the Chicago CBD office sector. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with hands-on execution and has experience in commercial real estate marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing Leadership

• Partner closely with office brokerage teams to develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to drive office leasing within the portfolio.
• Position the firm and its brokers as thought leaders in the Chicago office market through storytelling, insights, and branding.
• Align marketing initiatives with clients goals.

Brokerage \& Property Marketing

• Partner closely with office brokerage teams to create customized marketing plans for listings, pitches, and pursuits.
• Oversee creation of property marketing materials including brochures, pitch decks, email campaigns, and digital assets.
• Ensure all marketing materials are high-quality, accurate, on-brand, and compliant with firm standards.

Brand Management \& Communications

• Manage and evolve the firm’s brand identity across all platforms, with a focus on the downtown Chicago market.
• Lead public relations efforts including press releases, media outreach, awards submissions, and market commentary.
• Develop and oversee content strategy (market reports, thought leadership, website content).

Digital Marketing \& Analytics

• Oversee digital marketing efforts including website strategy, SEO, email marketing, social media, and online advertising.
• Track, analyze, and report on marketing performance, ROI, and campaign effectiveness.
• Use market data and analytics to refine messaging and targeting.

Team Leadership \& Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with vendors such as designers, photographers, videographers, printers, and digital agencies.
• Oversee marketing budget and ensure efficient allocation of resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field;
• 5\+ years of marketing experience, with significant experience in commercial real estate or professional services.
• Proven experience marketing office properties and brokerage services, preferably in a major urban CBD market.
• Strong understanding of the downtown Chicago office market and competitive landscape.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Desired Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset.
• Highly collaborative and able to influence senior brokers and leadership.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and data-driven.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to shape and lead marketing for a premier downtown Chicago office brokerage platform.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a strong partnership with high firm leadership.
• Exposure to marquee office buildings, clients, and transactions in Chicago’s CBD.