Job Description

The primary focus of the Marketing Specialist position in the Kent North office of John L. Scott, Inc. is to provide Brokers Associates with marketing support to help them promote their listings, grow their business, and create custom marketing printed and digital pieces. This person will be an advocate and consultant for company marketing plans as well as additional projects or requests. This is truly an important role as John L. Scott is known for the excellent service we provide; the Marketing Specialist is a critical part of this mission. This role requires a positive outlook, enjoyment of a fast-pace environment with changing priorities but more importantly, must embrace our John L. Scott company culture and core value, Living Life as a Contribution®.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Consult with brokers on marketing plans for listings to increase reach and exposure through target marketing
• and social media.
• Provide marketing assistance by designing/customizing flyers, postcards, and other printed and digital materials needed to market and promote new listings and develop buyer/listing presentations
• Create content and manage office social media accounts; promote content and best practices for brokers’ online presence
• Assist with customization and edits to brokers’ websites and listing pages
• Assist with contacts and email marketing, including the import/export of csv files, assigning company email campaigns, and creating custom email campaigns for the office and brokers
• Create logo design and visual identity for brokers personal brand while keeping in mind the John L. Scott corporate branding
• Support Office Leader in recruiting outreach, marketing campaigns/business development
• Be familiar with and able to train brokers on JLS tools and technology platform

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Attention to detail and organization while managing tight deadlines and multiple projects
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Technologically friendly and social media savvy
• Thrives in a collaborative environment
• Self-starter
• Solution oriented
• Creative thinking

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Marketing or related field or 3 years of practical work experience
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other layout design software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook
• Website design using a Content Management System
• Experience using a CRM platform
• Proficient in social media platforms, e.g. Facebook, Instagram
• Portfolio of prior marketing materials
• HTML/CSS experience preferred
• Video editing experience preferred
• Constant Contact or other email marketing software experience preferred
• Real estate experience preferred but not required
• Experience designing logos preferred
• Microsoft Publisher

POSITION & BENEFITS:

• The position is full time, Monday-Friday, and is considered non-exempt for purposes of Wage and Hour Law
• JLS benefits offerings for full time employees include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Long Term Disability, Term Life, AD&D, FSA, and supplemental insurance options
• Employees are eligible to participate in the JLS 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off and personal paid leave in accordance with JLS policies
• Internal career growth and training opportunities
• Living Life as a Contribution® volunteer opportunities through the JLS Foundation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in an office setting to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to reach items on or near the floor
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting is required occasionally, 10-25 pounds
• Regular, predictable attendance is required on site at this position’s

WORK DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee in an office setting encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, online meetings)
• Ability to work in a confined area (desk or office)
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:

John L. Scott Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Company Description

John L. Scott Real Estate was founded in 1931 in downtown Seattle, Washington. Through the years, we have grown to become one of the most productive real estate brokerage companies in the nation. That’s because we are a company that prides itself on supporting each individual sales associate and the relationship with their clients. We do this through comprehensive marketing programs and services, an award winning website, extensive business development programs, and superior residential brokerage services.