Sales & Marketing Specialist

Metropolitan Management Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Plan/Match

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Bonus Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Metropolitan Companies is seeking an outgoing Sales & Marketing Specialist to build awareness of residential developments and generate leasing opportunities through direct outreach, local partnerships, events, and content creation. This hands-on role works with the Digital Marketing Manager, property management, leasing, and development teams in Philadelphia, PA.

The position emphasizes relationship-building, event planning, and content creation to drive occupancy and awareness for new

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in marketing, business development, sales, or related roles; multifamily or real estate preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation across Philadelphia.
• Occasional weekend/evening availability for events.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, and groups to promote apartments.
• Conduct in-person visits, introductory meetings, and follow-ups with prospective referral partners.
• Identify referral opportunities, cross-promotions, and outreach opportunities.
• Plan and execute events, open houses, and employer tours in coordination with leasing staff.
• Capture property photos/videos and create social media content to support campaigns.
• Maintain an organized outreach pipeline and report weekly results.

Skills

Relationship building

Content creation

In-person outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business

Tools

Canva

Instagram

TikTok

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: Haverford Square by Metropolitan

Location: Philadelphia

Description

Metropolitan Companies is seeking an outgoing, resourceful Sales & Marketing Specialist to build awareness of our residential developments and generate leasing opportunities through direct outreach, local partnerships, events, and content creation. This is a hands-on, field-oriented role that works closely with our Digital Marketing Manager, property management, leasing, and development teams. This position will be apart of our Haverford Square by Metropolitan division and will be based in Philadelphia, PA.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, and groups to promote available and upcoming apartments.
• Conduct in-person visits, introductory meetings, presentations, and follow-ups with prospective referral partners.
• Identify preferred-employer programs, referral opportunities, cross-promotions, and creative ways to reach prospective residents.
• Develop awareness and prospective renter interest for new properties well ahead of opening; coordinate with leasing on current availability and incentives.
• Represent the company at business functions, community events, job fairs, and relevant neighborhood gatherings.
• Maintain an organized contact and outreach pipeline, including next steps and referrals generated.
• Capture property photos, short videos, walkthroughs, construction updates, amenities, and neighborhood highlights.
• Create engaging social media content and collaborate with internal marketing and leasing to support team for publication and campaigns.
• Plan and execute open houses, grand openings, employer tours, pop-ups, and other promotional events in coordination with leasing staff.
• Track employer contacts, meetings, partnerships, outreach-sourced inquiries, tours, and referrals; provide concise weekly activity and results reports.
• Support property-specific launch plans and marketing timelines; follow through on assigned initiatives independently.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Competencies:

• Confident relationship builder who enjoys in-person outreach, networking, and initiating conversations.
• Ability to create compelling photo and short-form video content; familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, Canva, or comparable tools.
• Strong written communication, organization, follow-through, and Microsoft Office skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field preferred, but relevant experience and demonstrated initiative are valued.
• 2+ years of experience in marketing, business development, sales, community outreach, or a related role; multifamily or real estate experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to visit properties and organizations throughout Philadelphia.
• Occasional weekend/evening availability for events.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability)
• Health Savings Plan (HSA)
• 401k Plan/Match
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Employee Referral Bonus