Sales & Marketing Specialist

Description

Metropolitan Companies is seeking an outgoing, resourceful Sales & Marketing Specialist to build awareness of our residential developments and generate leasing opportunities through direct outreach, local partnerships, events, and content creation. This is a hands-on, field-oriented role that works closely with our Digital Marketing Manager, property management, leasing, and development teams.

This position will be apart of our Haverford Square by Metropolitan division and will be based in Philadelphia, PA.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, and groups to promote available and upcoming apartments.
• Conduct in-person visits, introductory meetings, presentations, and follow-ups with prospective referral partners.
• Identify preferred-employer programs, referral opportunities, cross-promotions, and creative ways to reach prospective residents.
• Develop awareness and prospective renter interest for new properties well ahead of opening; coordinate with leasing on current availability and incentives.
• Represent the company at business functions, community events, job fairs, and relevant neighborhood gatherings.
• Maintain an organized contact and outreach pipeline, including next steps and referrals generated.
• Capture property photos, short videos, walkthroughs, construction updates, amenities, and neighborhood highlights.
• Create engaging social media content and collaborate with internal marketing and leasing to support team for publication and campaigns.
• Plan and execute open houses, grand openings, employer tours, pop-ups, and other promotional events in coordination with leasing staff.
• Track employer contacts, meetings, partnerships, outreach-sourced inquiries, tours, and referrals; provide concise weekly activity and results reports.
• Support property-specific launch plans and marketing timelines; follow through on assigned initiatives independently.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Competencies:* Confident relationship builder who enjoys in-person outreach, networking, and initiating conversations.

• Ability to create compelling photo and short-form video content; familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, Canva, or comparable tools.
• Strong written communication, organization, follow-through, and Microsoft Office skills.

Requirements:* Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field preferred, but relevant experience and demonstrated initiative are valued.

• 2+ years of experience in marketing, business development, sales, community outreach, or a related role; multifamily or real estate experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to visit properties and organizations throughout Philadelphia.
• Occasional weekend/evening availability for events.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability)
• Health Savings Plan (HSA)
• 401k Plan/Match
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

About Metropolitan Companies

At its inception over 35 years ago, Metropolitan Management Group began on the principle of an honest handshake. Today, that handshake represents the strong relationships we have built with our team members. It is due to their complete efforts and commitment to our company that has made us a successful leader in the Real Estate Industry.

Over the years, we have grown into Metropolitan Companies, and our culture emanates an entrepreneurial spirit, respect, and responsibility. We have firmly committed to support these aspects of our team members careers, both professionally and personally. While these core elements reflect our strong standards, they also create and promote a positive work environment.