Marketing Assistant Manager: Path to Manager in Training

Macerich; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Stock purchase discount

24 paid volunteer hours and employer0

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive wellness program

Remote Fridays

Job summary

Macerich is seeking an Assistant Manager, Marketing to support the Marketing Manager across the full marketing mix, including campaigns, events, promotions, media, and sponsorships, aligning with property goals and brand standards. This role is part of a Manager-in-Training program with potential relocation across the United States.

You will gather market insights, support property-level programs, coordinate campaigns, and help manage communications with tenants and partners while developing

Qualifications

• 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 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 inputs to inform plans and recommendations.
• Develop and implement assigned property-level marketing programs, 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.
• Represent the marketing function in select meetings, helping communicate priorities and gather feedback.
• Develop marketing communications by supporting creation, review, and distribution of digital content, collateral, and presentations to ensure brand consistency.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, approvals, vendor needs, and on-site details to ensure programs run on schedule.
• Exercise independent judgment to prioritize projects and resolve routine marketing issues.
• Track marketing metrics and campaign performance to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with prospect identification, proposal support, and revenue progress.
• Assist with expense tracking, invoice coordination, and project documentation.
• Support local implementation of company-wide marketing initiatives.
• Seek mentorship, training, and hands-on experience to grow into a future Marketing Manager role.

Skills

Marketing planning

Campaign coordination

Digital content

Social media

CRM experience

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytics basics

Event support

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Email marketing software

Website CMS

Social media management tools

Job description

Macerich is seeking an Assistant Manager, Marketing to support the Marketing Manager across the full marketing mix, including campaigns, events, promotions, media, and sponsorships, aligning with property goals and brand standards. This role is part of a Manager-in-Training program with potential relocation across the United States.

You will gather market insights, support property-level programs, coordinate campaigns, and help manage communications with tenants and partners while developing