Ares Management Corporation
Managing Director, Global Head of Marketing & Communications Marq Logistics
Job Description
MD, Global Head of Marketing and Communications, Marq Logistics
- Company: Marq Logistics (the global logistics operating brand of Ares Management)
- Location: New York, NY / LA, CA / Denver, CO
- Reports To: Co-Heads of Corporate Communications & Marketing, Ares Management
- Travel: Moderate travel to Europe and Japan
Position Summary
Ares Management has ambitions to launch a consolidated global brand to represent its leading logistics operating capability. In March 2025, Ares acquired GCP International, cementing its position as a top three global owner and operator of logistics assets with over 600 million square feet of logistics properties around the world.
To support this new brand, Ares is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Marketing and Communications to lead a unified global marketing and communications strategy for Marq Logistics. This leader will oversee the property marketing and communications function, setting the strategic marketing agenda and ensuring brand management to support occupancy targets for the platform. They will lead regional teams and initiatives across North America, the UK and Europe, Brazil, Vietnam, and Japan, ensuring alignment with Ares Real Estate’s business goals for the operating platform.
This role requires an entrepreneurial marketing leader with relevant experience in the logistics or supply chain sector, capable of driving brand awareness, tenant engagement, and strategic communications in a fast-paced, global environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive global marketing and communications strategy aligned with Ares Real Estate’s business goals for the operating platform.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor regional marketing and communications teams, fostering collaboration and consistency across all markets.
• Brand Stewardship: Ensure brand consistency across all channels and geographies, enhancing Marq Logistics global reputation and market positioning.
• Integrated Campaigns: Oversee the creation and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, including digital, content, PR, and events.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with regional logistics leadership and the Ares Management Corporate Communications & Marketing team.
• Media & PR: Manage global media relations, crisis communications, and thought leadership initiatives for Marq Logistics and in collaboration with the Ares Management Corporate Communications & Marketing team.
• Performance Metrics: Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure the effectiveness of marketing and communications efforts.
• Budget Oversight: Manage global marketing budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and ROI.
Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive experience in marketing and communications, with prior leadership experience within the logistics or supply chain sector.
• Proven track record of managing global teams and multi-regional marketing strategies.
• Strong understanding of B2B marketing, digital channels, and brand development.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within or alongside an alternative investment firm is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Multilingual capabilities are a plus
Reporting Relationships
Co-Head of Corporate Communications & MarketingCompensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.
$200,000 - $275,000
The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
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Ares Management Corporation New York, New York, USA Office
245 Park Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10167
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