Lessen

Marketing Communications & Events Specialist - Contract

Lessen  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago. 
Please note this role is a contract position.
The Marketing Communications & Events Specialist is an integral member of the Lessen Marketing team, reporting to the Director of Marketing. This role is ideal for a marketing professional with 2–4 years of experience who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about creating high-impact event experiences supported by strong, multi-channel communications.   The Specialist will lead the coordination and execution of Lessen’s tradeshow and event marketing programs – from pre-event promotion through on-site execution to post-event follow up – while also supporting core marketing communications including social media, email campaigns, and thought-leadership content. The role does not have direct reports but will work closely supporting the Marketing team and cross-functional teams across the organization.   Responsibilities Event & Tradeshow Marketing (Primary Focus): ·         Own the marketing coordination and execution for national tradeshows, industry events, and sponsorships ·         Develop and manage event timelines, deliverables, and promotional plans ·         Partner with sales and growth teams to align event goals, target accounts, and meeting-setting strategies ·         Coordinate booth logistics, branded environments, collateral, swag, and vendor partners ·         Manage lead capture strategy and ensure proper handoff for post-event follow-up and reporting ·         Support on-site execution as needed, ensuring a high-quality and consistent brand presence Social Media Management: ·         Build, maintain, and execute social content calendars across multiple platforms. ·         Collaborate with design and growth teams to align messaging with brand goals. Content Development: ·         Draft and edit blog posts that position Lessen as a thought leader in the property services and facilities management space. ·         Support SEO strategy with relevant, engaging content. Email Marketing: ·         Create and manage email newsletters and marketing campaigns in Salesforce Marketing Cloud. ·         Segment audiences, track campaign performance, and optimize for engagement and conversions. Other ·         Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned Professional Skills These are the professional skills we would expect from an individual fully established in this role.
·          Customer Service - Proficient
·          Verbal Communication - Proficient
·          Written Communication - Advanced
·          Teamwork - Proficient
·          Relationships - Proficient
·          Organizational Awareness - Proficient
·          Learning Agility - Proficient
·          Analysis - Proficient
·          Problem Solving – Proficient
·          Process Orientation - Proficient
·          Prioritization - Proficient Role Specific Skills
·          Experience supporting or executing tradeshows, conferences, or field events.
·          Hands-on experience with Marketing Cloud or similar platforms for email and campaign management.
·          Familiarity with AI-powered marketing tools (e.g., for content creation, analytics, or automation).
·          Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and events simultaneously.
·          Creative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
·          Strong collaboration skills across marketing, sales, and operations teams. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
·          Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
·          2–4 years of marketing or communications experience[AB1] , preferably in B2B or SaaS industries.
·          Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences. Other Relevant Qualifications Preferred but Not Required
·          Experience measuring event performance and reporting on pipeline impact.
·          Experience with Sprout Social or other similar social media calendar planning tools.
·          Experience with Salesforce or other similar CRM platform/systems.
Compensation
$25.00 - 28.00 hourly
Pay is determined by several compensable factors, such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
Why Lessen:·        Competitive compensation·        Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options·        401K retirement savings plan·        Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays·        Maternity/Paternity Pay·        Career advancement opportunities·        All the tools you'll need to be successful
Lessen is intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds. We’re looking for teammates that are enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, reliable, and will help us amplify the positive & inclusive culture we’ve been building.  Lessen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 
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About Lessen

Lessen makes caring for, and improving real estate properties simpler, faster, and better through best-in-class, fully outsourced, and on-demand property services. For commercial and residential properties, we deliver faster renovations and turns, hassle-free maintenance, reduced issues through preventive maintenance, and capital projects that are on time and on budget, all while improving the experience of tenants/residents.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲

Our customers include distributed real-estate portfolio owners and managers in both commercial and residential markets. In commercial markets, we serve distributed properties such as commercial banks, healthcare, retail, grocery, REITs, telecommunications, logistics, and industrial businesses. Our residential customers include owners/operators of single-family home portfolios, multi-family units, home builders, and warranty providers.

𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 -- 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲

Lessen's technology suite, One by Lessen™ connects clients with property owners and our network of over 30,000 vendors in over 55 trades. One by Lessen helps clients manage work orders, streamline processes, and control costs. It enables improved communications through user-friendly mobile apps for operations, tenants/residents, and vendors that shorten repair times, and optimize projects.

Lessen's professional field project managers offer boots-on-the-ground services and streamlined processes that leverage Lessen’s network of service professionals in over 100 markets nationally. We help our customers overcome labor shortages, reduce headcount and overhead, and grow and scale their businesses. Both clients and vendor affiliates also benefit from our supply chain and buying power to secure project materials at lower costs.

Lessen LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago. To learn more, please visit http://www.lessen.com.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Scottsdale, Arizona
Year Founded
Unknown
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