Ares Management Corporation

Vice President, Marketing and Communications Lead - Ada Infrastructure

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Bellevue, WA

In-Office

Expert/Leader

Real Estate

The Role

The VP, Marketing and Communications Lead oversees global marketing strategies, brand management, and integrated campaigns. This role involves enhancing the company’s reputation and driving growth across international markets while collaborating with internal teams and managing diverse stakeholders.

Summary Generated by Built In

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Marketing and Communications Lead is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing the marketing and communications strategy for a fast-growing global data center provider. This position requires a visionary leader with deep experience in technology marketing, brand management, and international communications, capable of driving business growth and enhancing the company’s reputation across diverse global markets. This individual would be responsible for marketing and branding initiatives across North America, the UK and Japan, ensuring alignment with Ares’ broader Corporate Communications and Marketing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive global marketing and communications strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and market expansion plans.
Brand Management: Strengthen and elevate the company’s brand presence and reputation in key international markets, ensuring consistency in messaging and visual identity.
Integrated Campaigns: Lead the creation and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, including digital, print, events, and industry partnerships, to promote data center sites and support strong leasing results.
Content Development: Oversee the development of high-impact content for diverse audiences, including thought leadership pieces, press releases, case studies, blogs, and customer success stories.
Media Relations: Leverage parent company resources to build and manage relationships with global media outlets to secure positive coverage and drive engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams (revenue & product, global design & innovation, ESG, EHS, CyberSec and operations) and external partners to ensure alignment and maximize the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
Digital Marketing: Direct digital marketing efforts including SEO, SEM, social media, and web analytics to drive online visibility and lead generation.
Event Management: Oversee the planning and execution of major industry events, conferences, and webinars to showcase the company’s expertise and innovations.
Performance Measurement: Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of marketing and communications activities, reporting regularly to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven track record (10+ years) in global marketing and communications leadership roles within technology, data center, or IT infrastructure sectors.
Experience managing multicultural teams and driving initiatives across multiple regions, including EMEA, APAC, and Americas.
Strong understanding of data center solutions, cloud and AI technologies, and the digital infrastructure industry.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English; additional languages are advantageous.
Expertise in digital marketing platforms, analytics tools, and content management systems.
Ability to work strategically and operationally, managing budgets and delivering measurable results.
High level of adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and collaborative spirit.

Preferred Skills

Experience in B2B marketing for enterprise customers.
Familiarity with sustainability and ESG communications within the technology sector.
Strong network within the global data center, cloud/AI, and IT infrastructure communities.

Location & Travel

This is a global leadership role, ideally based in a major international hub. Travel may be required to support regional teams, attend industry events, and engage with stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

Join a dynamic, fast-growing data center provider at the forefront of digital transformation. You will have the opportunity to shape the global narrative, drive impactful marketing initiatives, and contribute to the evolution of critical infrastructure powering the world’s digital economy.

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Compensation

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.

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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.