Marketing Associate

Come join the growing team at Bender Companies!

Bender Companies is an owner-operator specializing in the acquisition and management of value-add multifamily properties. Since its inception in 2011, Bender Companies has established a proven track record of high performing investments through strategic acquisitions, mitigating risk, and effective management. Today, Bender Companies owns and operates over 25 properties in 4 Midwest states with nearly 6,000 units.

We are a high growth company that values integrity, initiative, and inclusion. If you are looking for a company where you can see your impact make a difference in the company, this may be the place for you.

What We’re Looking For

Bender Companies is seeking is proactive, detail-oriented, and creative marketing professional with the ability to execute projects independently while collaborating across teams. This role contributes directly to driving occupancy, strengthening community reputation, and supporting company-wide initiatives.

Here Are Some Things That Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 1–3 years of marketing experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and digital content creation tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create brand-consistent content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and properties with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proactive, self-directed mindset with the ability to work independently and bring forward new ideas.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience in multifamily real estate, property management, or related housing industry.
• Familiarity with property management systems (AppFolio, Yardi, Entrata).
  
  

What You’ll Be Doing

The Marketing Associate will support both property-level and corporate marketing initiatives across our multifamily portfolio, working closely with the Senior Marketing Associate and partnering with Asset Management, Leasing, CapEx, Acquisitions, and Operations teams.

This hands-on, associate-level role is responsible for executing marketing strategies, managing digital presence, creating content, coordinating events, and supporting vendor relationships.

Core Responsibilities Include

Digital Presence

• Manage marketing campaigns and online presence of assigned properties, ensuring websites, Google Business Profiles, and ILS listings (Apartments.com, Zillow, Apartment List) are accurate, engaging, and SEO-friendly.
• Oversee online reputation by monitoring and responding professionally to resident reviews via public-facing marketing channels.
• Maintain and update platforms like AppFolio with current pricing, specials, availability, and media.
  
  

Content Creation & Media

• Coordinate photography, videography, and virtual tours, including scheduling vendors, capturing supplemental media, and organizing photo libraries for marketing use.
• Develop content for social media (Facebook, Instagram) and support corporate presence on LinkedIn, including creation, scheduling, and engagement (not necessarily daily).
• Design marketing materials, signage, and collateral, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
• Conceptualize new creative campaigns and event branding, as well as execute existing templates.
  
  

Leasing Support

• Partner with Leasing and Asset Management teams to ensure accurate pricing, specials, and availability across platforms.
• Provide tools, collateral, and training to support leasing team effectiveness.
• Compile and analyze KPI dashboards to assess marketing and leasing effectiveness.
• Interpret data, identify trends, and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership.
  
  

Event Coordination

• Assist with planning, marketing, and on-site execution of corporate and community events.
• Handle setup, vendor coordination, photography, and promotional materials.
• Track, process, and report marketing budgets, invoices, and contracts.
• Work with vendors for photography, signage, and other marketing services, including coordination and input on selection or negotiation.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Provide marketing support for acquisitions and dispositions, from due diligence through launch.
• Perform additional marketing tasks and projects as assigned.
  
  

Organizational Structure

• Supervisor: Director of Asset Management and Operations
• Department Lead (daily guidance): Senior Marketing Associate
• Direct Reports: N/A
  
  

Location:

Chicago Office (Full-time, Monday–Friday, on-site, 8:30-5pm)

Travel

Occasional, quarterly travel for meetings, events, or property visits

Why Work For Bender Companies

• 90% employer-paid coverage of base Medical Insurance plan
• 75% employer-paid coverage of base Dental Insurance plan
• 75% employer-paid coverage of Vision Insurance plan
• 401K with company match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 2 weeks of annual PTO
• 16 hours of personal time
• Exciting company growth and potential for career advancement
• Supportive Team
• Mission focused on providing quality workforce housing
  
  

Disclaimer

Job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

Background checks will be performed on all qualified applicants.

Equal opportunity employer.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

60,000 - 70,000 USD per year(Bender Corporate Office)