Chief Marketing Officer

Partners is seeking a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to elevate our brand on a national scale; aligning marketing strategies with our overall strategic objectives. Based at our corporate office in the Houston Galleria area, the CMO will lead and inspire a high‑performing marketing team; focusing on increasing brand visibility, fostering thought leadership, and optimizing marketing operations across every business unit.

This position requires a strategic thinker with a proven ability to scale organizations, blending innovative technologies with data‑driven insights to achieve measurable outcomes.

Company Overview

Partners operates within the commercial real estate sector and is experiencing dynamic growth. We are transitioning from a semi‑regional presence to a national profile. As we execute our comprehensive strategic plan, we are searching for a visionary Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead our marketing initiatives and drive transformative expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Brand Elevation:
Lead the transformation of the company’s brand from a semi‑regional entity to a nationally recognized leader, ensuring all marketing efforts support and advance the overarching strategic plan.

• Performance Metrics Delivery:
Develop and deliver key performance indicators for all business units, providing actionable insights to inform decision‑making and enhance operational excellence.

• Branding and Communications Optimization:
Strengthen brand recognition, establish thought leadership, and improve communications through targeted campaigns, effective content strategies, and stakeholder engagement.

• Capacity and Metric Tracking:
Create robust systems for capacity planning and metric tracking for all marketing roles, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and resource efficiency.

• Tools and Technology Enhancement:
Enhance marketing tools and technologies, focusing on integrating AI, workflow management systems, research tools, and digital platforms to streamline processes and boost productivity.

• Multi‑Generational Targeting:
Develop and execute strategies that engage multi‑generational audiences, ensuring marketing efforts effectively reach and convert diverse demographic groups.

• Client and Prospect Database Management:
Build and maintain an exemplary database of clients and prospects, using data analytics to segment, nurture, and expand our network.

• New Market Expansion:
Lead go‑to‑market planning and execution for new markets, including conducting research, developing strategies, and overseeing launches to ensure successful market entry and sustained growth.

• Competitive Benchmarking:
Perform ongoing competitive benchmarking to identify opportunities, threats, and best practices, enabling strategic adjustments and maintaining a competitive advantage.

• Budget Development and Optimization:
Develop and manage marketing budgets, prioritizing ROI optimization and the effective allocation of resources to maximize impact and efficiency.

• Organizational Optimization and Design:
Design and optimize the marketing organization’s structure, processes, and workflows to support scalability and agility.

• Staffing, Training, and Performance Management:
Oversee staffing requirements, implement comprehensive training programs, and establish performance management systems to develop a high‑caliber team.

• Resource Mix Optimization:
Optimize the balance of internal and external resources across business units and markets to ensure cost‑effectiveness and strategic alignment.

• Public Relations and Announcements:
Manage public relations, including media relations, crisis communications, and key announcements to enhance the company’s reputation and visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline; advanced degree such as an MBA preferred.

• 10–15 years of progressive marketing experience, ideally within the commercial real estate industry.

• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role, with demonstrated success in leading and motivating cross‑functional teams.

• Proven expertise in strategic planning, execution, and delivering outstanding customer service in…