Manager, Digital Marketing

Position Summary The Digital Marketing Manager, Apartments is responsible for executing, optimizing, and leading innovative digital media strategies, and driving resident acquisition and retention across multiple channels. Key Responsibilities Support campaign optimization, budget management, and digital strategy. Assist in the implementation and analysis of all acquisition channels, including paid search, paid social, display, programmatic, connected TV (CTV), local search engine optimization (SEO), and internet listing services (ILS) (e.g., Zillow, Apartments.com). This includes the management of digital marketing budget variances across partners and channels to ensure pacing to achieve annual targets, while researching and identifying new technologies and opportunities for growth. Act as the subject matter expert with the email marketing program, campaign development, audience targeting, deployment through Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC), and troubleshooting automation/deliverability issues. Coordinate the development, auditing, and maintenance of all digital content, ensuring consistency with brand messaging across all platforms and gathering information to maintain data accuracy across all digital channels. Assist in the management and technical optimization of local SEO performance through online business listing management and content audits. This includes managing content creation and optimization for third-party online listing services (ILS) such as Zillow and Apartments.com. Maintain measurement integrity by designing and implementing standardized tracking mechanisms including Urchin Tracking Modules (UTM) and trackable phone numbers, ensuring accurate marketing attribution. Synthesize campaign and customer data from platforms including SFMC, Tableau, Ad Platforms, Amplitude, and Looker to translate insights into actionable strategies. Monitor KPIs, track progress towards financial and engagement goals, and ensure targets are met or exceeded. This includes analysis of customer behavior, competitor actions, and market trends to identify opportunities for campaign optimization and recommend data-backed strategies. Collaborate with external agencies and vendors to ensure execution and cohesive customer experience. Partner with internal teams (including Leasing, Operations, Analytics, and IT) and Marketing leads to establish digital strategies and align on priorities related to engagement and occupancy goals. Additional Skills Strong knowledge of digital media strategy, channels, and acquisition campaigns across paid search (Google, Microsoft), paid social (Meta, Reddit, Snap), and programmatic display. Proficient in Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC), Salesforce CRM, web analytics, and content management systems (CMS). Experienced in developing and deploying email marketing campaigns using automation tools. Skilled in content creation, optimization, and performance tracking for online listing services (e.g., Zillow, Apartments.com). Working knowledge of HyperText Markup Language (HTML)/Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and Salesforce Ampscript is a plus. Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) Preferred Experience 2 - 5 years of relevant work experience Compensation Base Pay Range: $105,000.00 - $128,300.00 Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits. About Us Irvine Company Apartment Communities (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio of more than 125 resort-style apartment communities in coastal California’s most desirable locations: San Diego, Orange County, West Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. With world-class amenities, resort-like surroundings and an unparalleled commitment to customer service, Irvine Company Apartment Communities redefines the rental-living experience. We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. #LI-Onsite #J-18808-Ljbffr