Westport Properties Inc. is hiring: Marketing Manager in Newport Beach

Career Opportunities with Westport Properties, Inc.

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Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – subject to change based on project assignments/deadlines

Base Pay Range: $68,000 - $80,000

Travel: 0-10%

About Westport Properties

Founded in 1985, Westport Properties (“WPI”) is an owner-operator of self storage, multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops, acquires and manages its portfolio as well as providing third-party management services. As of March 2024, WPI has approximately 15.2 million square feet of self storage space under management and its total assets under management is approaching $3.2 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 650 multifamily units while employing over 600 people nationwide. WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 Kure-It, a non-profit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research, and Charity Storage, a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date, Kure-It has raised over $15M and Charity Storage has raised over $1.2M.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Marketing Manager to lead digital marketing initiatives that drive awareness, engagement, and occupancy across our nationwide portfolio of self-storage properties. This role will focus on SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), property onboarding, and portfolio-wide marketing campaigns, while managing a small team of Marketing Coordinators.

This is a hybrid role based in our Newport Beach, CA office, with a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing marketing team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a key role in developing and executing campaigns that fuel growth and brand presence for over 200 self-storage properties nationwide.

• Lead and mentor two Marketing Coordinators, delegating assignments, setting expectations, and following up to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Develop and implement SEO and AEO strategies to increase visibility, traffic, and conversions.
• Oversee marketing onboarding for new properties and ensure successful campaign launches.
• Manage and optimize paid media campaigns (PPC, social, email) and campaign budgets.
• Oversee marketing invoices and ensure accurate budget tracking.
• Ensure all campaigns and materials meet brand standards and are aligned with company objectives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Regional Management, and the Asset Management team to drive property-level growth.
• Provide regular reporting on campaign performance, with clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Support cross-team initiatives and provide occasional assistance to the residential marketing side as needed.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant digital marketing experience with proven success in SEO, AEO, PPC, social media, and email marketing.
• Strong knowledge of analytics tools (Google Analytics, BI tools like DOMO or Tableau).
• Google Ads and Google Analytics certifications preferred.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Skilled in Excel, Photoshop, and content development (Adobe Creative Cloud a plus).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proven ability to delegate, motivate, and hold team members accountable
• Proactive, self-starter, goal oriented, with the ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop marketing solutions
• Creative problem-solver with the ability to take initiative, adapt quickly, and improvise when needed
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to ensuring campaigns and content consistently meet brand standards

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Generous Paid Time Off – earn 3 weeks per year starting on your hire date
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• $7,800 contributed annually toward Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Ongoing Professional Development & Training
• Company-Paid Life Insurance coverage up to $50,000 per employee (Basic Life & AD&D)
• Basic Life & AD&D – 3x Annual Base Salary for Supervisory Level and Above
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Rewards & Recognition programs (Manager’s Quarterly & Yearly Outstanding Achievement Awards, Core Values Award, Years of Service, Wall of Fame)
• Company-Sponsored Events throughout the year (holiday parties & gifts, company picnic, team-building, etc.)
• Huge potential for career mentorship, growth, and advancement
• Discretionary bonus opportunities based on performance and company factors

At-Will Employment & Equal Opportunity Employer

Westport Properties, Inc. is a parent company of US Storage Centers (USSC) which provides at-will, equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetics. Furthermore, Westport Properties, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment and discrimination based on age, disability, color, genetics, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in compliance with federal, state and applicable local laws governing employment and labor law in every location in which the company conducts business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Disclaimer

All Employees must pass a post-offer, pre-hire background screening which includes a multi-state criminal check and DMV Records in accordance with federal protected FCRA/FACTA Requirements for Investigative Consumer Reports, CA ICRA and other state mandated requirements for employment purposes. Furthermore, this job description is subject to change at any time. Nothing in this job description is meant to guarantee employment status and/or position. This job description neither restricts nor prevents management’s right to assign and/or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time of the essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be subsequently assigned.

Essential Job Function for Reasonable Work Accommodation

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employees must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. The Company will provide reasonable work accommodations to allow the employee to perform their essential job functions and duties as detailed above. If you feel you need reasonable work accommodations, please contact the Human Resources department at (949) 748-5900