Director of Business Development, U.S. Industrial – Avison Young

Title of the Job: Director of Business Development, U.S. Industrial

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Description: OverviewAre you ready to drive our marketing efforts and elevate our Industrial Platform? Join us as the Director of Business Development for our U.S. Industrial Business and become a vital partner to the Director of Client Operations. You’ll be a key player on the U.S. Industrial Leadership team and collaborate daily with our U.S. Industrial Market Intelligence team that drives business development and market research.As our Industrial Director of Business Development, you’ll channel your creativity and motivation into leading marketing strategies designed to hit our ambitious growth targets. You’ll craft engaging content, develop tools, and orchestrate comprehensive campaigns that consistently drive demand. Your mission is to elevate Avison Young’s Industrial profile, positioning us as thought leaders and premier experts across various industry sectors.In this role, you’ll do more than just devise strategies—you’ll work hands-on with our digital, communications, public relations, sales enablement, and market intelligence teams every day. We’re on the hunt for a proactive marketer who is as adept at crafting strategies as they are eager to roll up their sleeves and implement them, equipped with a strong Adobe skill set and a refined eye for design.This flexible hybrid position allows you to make an impact from any major U.S. city. If you’re a marketing expert eager to develop and implement groundbreaking marketing solutions, join us at Avison Young and help us lead the Industrial Business forward!Responsibilities

• Engage daily with the Director of Client Operations and the Market Intelligence team, playing a crucial role in our dynamic U.S. Industrial Platform team.
• Team up with Industrial subject matter experts to craft compelling content that resonates with our target audience. This includes everything from white papers and blog posts to webinars, events, infographics, and videos.
• Redefine the aesthetic of our Industrial Business with fresh presentation decks, capability brochures, and other key business development materials.
• You will oversee the marketing aspects of our events, including the annual 2-day Industrial Summit, handling everything from crafting invitations and coordinating sponsorship materials to developing presentation decks.
• Leverage your digital expertise to upgrade our website and social media platforms in partnership with the digital team, focusing on creating engaging landing pages, increasing web traffic and SEO, boosting user interaction, and evaluating the results.
• Work closely with the sales enablement team to develop innovative sales tools and content that set us apart, including captivating client stories and testimonials.
• Seek out and oversee industry sponsorships, securing thought leadership and speaking opportunities, and coordinating Avison Young’s presence at industry events and trade shows.
• Lead the charge in crafting internal communications for the Industrial Business, utilizing the Orion internal communications platform.
• Collaborate with Avison Young’s media communications team to elevate the brand’s profile, enhancing our media presence through strategic engagements, press releases, and social media.
• Own the execution of marketing strategies for the Industrial Business, collaborating with teams across digital, communications, design, and sales enablement to bring our vision to life.

Qualifications

• B2B marketing experience in commercial real estate (industrial a plus)
• Ability to think strategically while executing marketing deliverables
• Proven content marketing and social media experience
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Knowledge and experience in CRM (HubSpot/Salesforce a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to drive and measure results
• Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative, and creativity
• Comfortable presenting in front of leadership
• Politically savvy, emotionally intelligent, self-aware
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity
• Experienced, minimum of 5 years of integrated marketing experience

Other Qualifications/skills:

• Excellent writing, editing, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong creative “big picture” thinker
• Understanding of and commitment to client service
• Ability to work effectively in teams and be committed to the idea of do whatever it takes
• Ability to juggle multiple projects
• Advance-level knowledge of Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Adobe Creative Suite skills (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) a must
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Workplace TypeHybrid (Minimum 3 days in the office)Our Equal Opportunity CommitmentOur Equal Opportunity CommitmentAvison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving

Company Name: Avison Young

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