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AIR Communities

Multifamily housing REIT and operator

Vice President of Marketing

Full-TimeDeadline 11/2/26
$197k - $215k/yr+ Annual bonus
Expert
Bachelor's
Denver, CO, USA
In Person
Growth & MarketingMarketing Generalist & Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least 12 years of progressive marketing leadership experience, including significant responsibility leading enterprise or multi-market marketing functions.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale organizational initiatives, enterprise marketing transformation, and cross-functional business partnerships.
  • Ability to translate enterprise strategy into execution and measurable business results.
  • Demonstrated success building, scaling, and leading high-performing marketing organizations.
  • Expertise in customer acquisition, retention, digital marketing, brand strategy, analytics, marketing technology, and operational excellence.
  • Experience developing scalable processes, operating models, and organizational capabilities.
  • Business acumen to influence executive stakeholders and drive enterprise decision-making.
  • Demonstrated success managing significant budgets, investments, and vendor partnerships.
  • Leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and change management skills.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide marketing strategies that support occupancy, revenue, retention, brand, and long-term business objectives.
  • Translate enterprise priorities into actionable plans, programs, and initiatives that drive consistent execution and measurable results across the organization.
  • Own marketing performance and near-term business outcomes, aligning strategic objectives with operational execution.
  • Establish, optimize, and scale processes, systems, and workflows that improve organizational effectiveness, marketing efficiency, and business performance.
  • Assess the health of the marketing function by evaluating performance metrics, organizational capabilities, customer insights, market conditions, and operational effectiveness; identify and implement solutions to address gaps and opportunities.
  • Lead enterprise customer acquisition, retention, reputation management, and brand strategies to strengthen market position and improve customer engagement.
  • Oversee marketing technology, digital platforms, analytics capabilities, and vendor partnerships to maximize effectiveness, scalability, and return on investment.
  • Drive data-informed decision-making through performance measurement, advanced analytics, market intelligence, and customer insights.
  • Partner with Executive Leadership to establish strategic priorities, evaluate investment opportunities, and influence key business decisions.
  • Lead complex cross-functional initiatives that advance organizational goals and improve collaboration across departments.
  • Oversee marketing budgets, resource allocation, organizational planning, and investment strategies to ensure efficient use of resources and achievement of business objectives.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, customer trends, and industry developments to identify opportunities that improve performance and strengthen competitive advantage.
  • Champion innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement throughout the marketing organization.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing marketing organization, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, talent development, and results.
  • Develop organizational capabilities, succession plans, and leadership pipelines that support long-term growth and scalability.
  • Serve as the organization's senior marketing leader and trusted advisor to executive leadership on marketing strategy, performance, customer trends, and growth opportunities.
  • Lead Senior Directors, Directors, Managers, and other marketing professionals; own organizational design, talent strategy, performance management, leadership development, succession planning, resource allocation, and development of a high-performing culture.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience developing and executing growth strategies within multifamily, real estate, hospitality, retail, or other consumer-focused industries.

About the company

AIR Communities is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates a large, diversified portfolio of multifamily apartment communities across the United States. It earns most of its revenue from rental income by leasing units, with additional activity from buying and selling properties to optimize the portfolio. The company acquires, owns, and manages properties, aims to keep occupancy high, and uses its scale to provide steady cash flow and allow public investment through NYSE shares (AIRC) with relatively low leverage. Its goal is to deliver stable, high-quality housing and reliable returns to investors through prudent portfolio management and efficient operations.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Blackstone plans over $400 million of portfolio upgrades after the June 2024 closing.
  • Private ownership removes quarterly public-market pressure, enabling longer renovation timelines.
  • AIR's coastal assets in Miami, Los Angeles, Boston, and D.C. attract institutional capital.

What critics are saying

  • Massachusetts tenants sued AIR in 2024 over illegal security-deposit deductions, risking class damages.
  • D.C. settled voucher-discrimination claims in July 2024, forcing policy changes and oversight.
  • As a Blackstone subsidiary, AIR's employer brand now competes with broader portfolio companies.

What makes AIR Communities unique

  • Blackstone completed AIR Communities' $10 billion privatization on June 28, 2024.
  • AIR owns 77 communities and 27,385 apartment homes across 10 states.
  • Its coastal-market concentration and Blackstone capital distinguish AIR from smaller apartment operators.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Remote Work Options
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Gym Membership
  • Phone/Internet Stipend

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

1%
Fisher Vista LLC
Jul 24th, 2025
AIR Communities Recognized as a Real Estate Top Workplace by Energage

AIR Communities, a prominent real estate investment trust, has been awarded the Real Estate Top Workplace designation by Energage, a testament to its efforts in creating a supportive and engaging work environment.

The Business Times
Sep 11th, 2024
Blackstone Sells $1.05B CMBS for AIR Buyout

Blackstone is selling $1.05 billion of commercial mortgage bonds to help fund its $10 billion acquisition of AIR Communities, an apartment landlord. The debt consists of six tranches with ratings from AAA to BB-. This follows a previous $2.95 billion CMBS sale in July, also backed by AIR Communities properties. Blackstone plans to invest over $400 million to enhance AIR Communities' portfolio. CMBS issuance has reached $69.7 billion this year, with spreads wider than at the start of the year but below last year's levels.

Blackstone
Jun 28th, 2024
Blackstone Real Estate to Take AIR Communities Private for Approximately $10 Billion - Blackstone

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Jun 20th, 2024
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