Division Director, Marketing

Overview

 

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!

 

The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American, Woodside, Holt, Hubble, and Chesmar brands.  We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable. 

 

We encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us.

 

Positive Work Environment & Culture

• Collaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued.
• Team Engagement: Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments. 

 

Overview & Position Summary

This role leads the division’s marketing function, driving the planning, execution, and performance of marketing initiatives to support sales, brand positioning, and business growth. The position manages a team of experienced marketing professionals and ensures that campaigns, programs, and strategies align with corporate objectives and division priorities. It collaborates cross-functionally to influence and guide decision-making, optimize marketing performance, and maintain consistent brand messaging across all channels.

 

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the division marketing plan, ensuring alignment with corporate brand standards and business objectives.
• Manage a team of marketing professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management to achieve operational goals.
• Oversee marketing programs and campaigns across digital, field, creative, and communications channels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders, including Sales, Construction, and Digital Marketing, to ensure cohesive strategies and execution.
• Monitor marketing performance, analyze results, and provide recommendations to optimize campaigns, budgets, and ROI.
• Establish and maintain operational processes, workflows, and best practices to drive efficiency and quality.
• Influence stakeholders outside the marketing function by providing insight, expertise, and guidance on marketing policies, practices, and approaches.
• Oversee vendor relationships and contracts for marketing services, ensuring quality deliverables and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay current on market trends, competitive landscape, and industry best practices to inform marketing strategy and innovation.
• Support short-term operational planning and execution of division-level marketing objectives.

 

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 6–8 years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred:

• Experience in homebuilding, real estate, or residential development.
• Experience managing multi-channel marketing programs and cross-functional teams.

 

Skills & Competencies

• Broad knowledge of marketing strategy, brand management, and multi-channel campaign execution.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including coaching and developing team members.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Effective project and operational management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of marketing technology, systems, and tools for campaign management and measurement.
• Vendor management and contract oversight capabilities.
• Ability to translate business objectives into actionable marketing strategies.
• Creative thinking and innovation in developing marketing