Marketing Manager

About The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Business Development Marketing Manager based in the Atlanta office to support business development initiatives across a fast-paced commercial real estate environment. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives working independently, can manage complex projects from concept through execution, and is comfortable partnering across brokerage, leadership, and marketing teams to drive business development efforts across the Southeast region.

The Business Development Marketing Manager will lead the development of proposals, presentations, client-facing materials, pursuit strategies, and marketing initiatives that support internal collaborators selling the organization’s products and services. The ideal candidate excels at managing complex projects from concept through execution, developing compelling client-facing content, and contributing to business strategy. This role requires the ability to synthesize limited input, extract key insights from stakeholders, and translate conversations or rough ideas into polished, persuasive deliverables. Success requires strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with experience in B2B marketing and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

This individual will also leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, improve workflows, elevate marketing outputs, and enable data-informed decision-making.

What You'll Do:

• Lead end-to-end execution of business development and marketing projects with minimal oversight

• Take ownership of projects independently, proactively driving next steps, problem-solving challenges, and ensuring accountability through completion

• Develop high-quality proposals, pitch decks, presentations, RFP/RFQ responses, and other client-facing materials using InDesign and PowerPoint, and in collaboration with design team

• Partner with brokers, stakeholders and leadership to develop tailored pursuit strategies and engagement materials

• Distill complex or incomplete information into structure, client-ready messaging and content for deliverables

• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and deadlines

• Facilitate meetings, align stakeholders, and drive clear decisions and next steps

• Present strategic recommendations and influence decision-making with confidence and clarity

• Collaborate across marketing, research, and brokerage teams to ensure seamless execution

• Conduct market and competitive research to inform client pursuits and strategy

• Maintain templates, branding standards, and best practices for marketing deliverables

• Support client engagement initiatives, including events, campaigns, and thought leadership

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness

• Apply AI tools to optimize workflows, enhance content, and improve reporting and personalization

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovations to advance marketing capabilities

• Model behaviors aligned with CBRE RISE values.

What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Real Estate, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of experience in business development, marketing, proposals, or a related field

• Ability to work in the Atlanta office at least three days per week

• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and leadership

• Proven ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messaging and visuals

• Demonstrated success managing projects independently in deadline-driven environments

• Experience creating executive-level presentations and client-facing materials

• Strong prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing demands under pressure

• Strategic, accountable, and proactive mindset with strong follow-through

• Consistently deliver polished, high-impact marketing and business development material with minimal direction

• Collaborative approach with the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally

• Experience using AI-powered tools to improve productivity, content development, and decision-making

• Comfort adopting new technologies while maintaining quality, accuracy, and brand standards

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, InDesign, Photoshop)

• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with high attention to detail

• Maintain a high standard of quality, responsiveness, and accountability across all deliverables

• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills

• Ability to apply judgment and problem-solving skills within established processes and standards

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io (U.S.) and View phone number on click.appcast.io (Canada).

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