Marketing Director - Raleigh

Caruso Homes, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caruso Homes, Inc. is seeking a strategic Director of Marketing to lead multi-market marketing efforts in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role involves executing a full-funnel marketing strategy, developing division-specific plans, and overseeing a team of marketing managers. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in marketing, particularly in homebuilding or real estate, and a strong background in digital marketing. Caruso Homes offers a dynamic environment focused on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marketing experience; experience in homebuilding, residential real estate, or multi-location business strongly preferred.
• Proven success leading multi-market/regional marketing programs.
• Strong command of digital marketing and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute a regional marketing strategy aligned to sales goals.
• Lead and develop a team of marketing managers.
• Oversee digital and demand generation across key channels.

Skills

Marketing experience

Digital marketing

Lead generation

Analytics

Cross-functional communication

Job description

Ready to build something bigger than campaigns? Caruso Homes is looking for a strategic, data-driven Director of Marketing to lead multi-market marketing that fuels qualified traffic, elevates our brand, and powers sales performance across our divisions. If you love combining bold creative with measurable results—and you know how to scale what works—this is your seat at the table. This position will either be located in Raleigh, North Carolina or Crofton, Maryland.

What you’ll do

• Own and execute a regional, full-funnel marketing strategy aligned to sales goals, absorption targets, and growth plans.
• Turn corporate objectives into division-specific plans that reflect local market conditions and buyer profiles.
• Lead and develop a team of marketing managers/coordinators—setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and building capability.
• Partner closely with Sales Leadership to optimize the journey from awareness - traffic - leads - appointments - sales.
• Oversee digital and demand generation across key channels (paid media, SEO/SEM, website/UX) with a relentless focus on ROI.
• Establish and manage KPIs, dashboards, and reporting—using data to forecast performance and improve conversion at every stage.
• Guide brand, messaging, creative direction, and community positioning to keep Caruso Homes consistent and compelling in every market.
• Manage budgets and agency/vendor relationships, and implement scalable processes that eliminate one-off efforts.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of marketing experience; experience in homebuilding, residential real estate, or a multi-location business strongly preferred.
• Proven success leading multi-market/regional marketing programs and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong command of digital marketing, lead generation, and analytics (traffic, lead quality, CPL, conversion rates, ROI).
• Confident operating at both strategic and executional levels—while leading through others to get work done.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and the ability to influence stakeholders and partners.

Why Caruso Homes

You’ll join a team that cares about craft, customer experience, and growth—and you’ll have the opportunity to build a marketing engine that scales across markets. This role reports to the VP of Sales & Marketing and has real influence on strategy, performance, and brand.

Interested? Apply today and tell us about the campaigns you’ve scaled, the teams you’ve led, and the results you’ve driven. If you’re energized by building demand, sharpening positioning, and turning insights into action, we’d love to meet you. Please email resumes to [e-mail]

Caruso Homes is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all employees.