Marketing

Marketing Associate

DES MOINES, Iowa, US

Marketing Associate

Real Property Management Express 

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity, precision, and people all collide?

Are you the type of person who notices when a brand feels “off” — and immediately knows how to make it better?

Do you love juggling projects, creating polished marketing, organizing moving pieces, and seeing your work directly impact results?

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

Real Property Management Express is looking for a Marketing Associate who can bring energy, organization, and execution excellence to our growing team.

This is not a “sit quietly and make graphics” role.

This is for someone who loves momentum. Someone who enjoys managing campaigns, coordinating moving parts, elevating a brand, and making things happen quickly and accurately. You’ll help drive marketing execution across thousands of residential units while supporting a company culture built around ownership, teamwork, speed, and hospitality.

If you’re highly organized, naturally proactive, creative under pressure, and energized by variety, you may be exactly who we’re looking for.


What You’ll Do

Campaign Execution & Brand Marketing

  • Launch and manage marketing campaigns across digital platforms
  • Ensure listings, flyers, signage, ads, and social content are accurate, polished, and on-brand
  • Coordinate campaign rollouts with speed and attention to detail
  • Maintain consistency across all marketing touchpoints

Social Media & Engagement

  • Create and schedule engaging social content
  • Monitor responses, reviews, and engagement analytics
  • Support resident engagement campaigns and property events
  • Help grow visibility and brand presence across multiple communities

Property Marketing Support

  • Execute onboarding for new properties
  • Set up Apartments.com listings, social pages, and marketing tools
  • Upload and organize photos, videos, and 3D tours
  • Keep marketing systems current and accurate

Creative Content & Design

  • Design brochures, graphics, signage, presentations, and digital assets
  • Craft compelling messaging that aligns with our brand voice
  • Continuously improve marketing materials based on performance data
  • Collaborate across departments to support property-specific goals

Reporting & Performance Tracking

  • Maintain lead tracking and campaign reporting
  • Identify performance trends and highlight opportunities for improvement
  • Support marketing analysis with accurate and organized data


What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

You may be a great fit if you:

  • Naturally take ownership without needing reminders
  • Enjoy balancing creativity with structure
  • Communicate clearly and confidently
  • Move quickly while maintaining accuracy
  • Love bringing order to fast-moving environments
  • Notice small details others miss
  • Enjoy collaborating and supporting a team
  • Thrive when trusted with responsibility
  • Take pride in producing polished, professional work


Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience in marketing, social media, branding, or content creation
  • Strong written communication and editing skills
  • Graphic design experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
  • Familiarity with social media platforms, digital advertising, and marketing analytics
  • Comfortable using tools like Google Workspace, Wix, Appfolio, Meta Ads Manager, or similar platforms
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred
  • Sales experience is a plus, but not required


Our Culture

At Real Property Management Express, we move fast, support each other, and take pride in delivering exceptional experiences.

Our core values aren’t just posters on a wall — they shape how we work every day:

  • Extreme Ownership – We take initiative and follow through
  • Cover & Move – We help the team win
  • Discipline = Freedom – Systems and consistency create excellence

If you love being part of a high-performing, collaborative team where your work genuinely matters, you’ll fit right in.


Why Join Real Property Management Express?

We’re one of the fastest-growing property management companies in the region, managing more than 6,000 residential units with a strong focus on high-quality multifamily communities.

This role offers real opportunity for growth, ownership, and advancement within a rapidly expanding organization.

You won’t just “assist marketing.”

You’ll help shape the brand experience for thousands of residents and property owners.


Compensation & Benefits

Starting salary for the Marketing Associate position is $45,000 annually.

Compensation range: $45,000–$55,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Eligible full-time employees may receive:

  • Health insurance (65% employer paid)
  • Vision & dental insurance
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • 7 paid holidays
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance
  • Health & wellness discounts
  • Advancement opportunities within a growing company

If you’re ready to bring creativity, organization, and execution together in a role where your work truly matters — let's talk.


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