OUR STORY:

We are a company with integrated luxury and lifestyle offerings centered on movement, nutrition and regeneration. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, Blink, Pure Yoga, SoulCycle and Q are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Within our portfolio of brands, we have more than 130 locations within every major city across the country in addition to London & Toronto. 

OUR CODE:

We are passionate about high-performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company. 

If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.

We are looking for a Chicago Marketing Manager with 5-7 years of blue-chip agency or client-side marketing experience who is looking to work and learn in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and exhilarating environment. 

The Chicago Marketing Manager will be the local ambassador of the brand and who connects Equinox to the right people and the right places. They will responsible for the implementation of local marketing strategies that result in lead generation and membership acquisition. They will be responsible for local partnerships and events as well as supporting integrated programs designed to increase the quantity and quality of our leads and drive sales. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter with passion for fitness. 

This position is based in Chicago and reports to the Director of Marketing, Central Region in Dallas, TX. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the brand ambassador to ensure that Equinox is well connected and properly represented across all marketing touchpoints; including but not limited to attendance at all Equinox events as well as key Chicago cultural events
• Create and develop strategic partnerships with local organizations and influencers with the goal of heightening brand awareness, generating leads and delivering sales
• Management and execution of all regional events, projects and partnerships 
• Proactively develop and help execute local marketing plans for Chicago clubs that are results driven and measurable
• Consult with Chicago clubs on all in reach and out reach events to ensure brand alignment and execution
• Act as the marketing liaison between the corporate marketing team, regional sales leaders and the clubs to understand market dynamics and support local teams
• Work with in-house creative services team on creative development, production and campaign implementation, tracking and analysis
• Analyze marketing efforts to improve ROI and deliver lower cost per acquisition 

• Excellent project management, organization, communication and writing skills
• Ability to work well with multiple stakeholders across company, agency and client organizations 
• A "can-do" attitude  
• Be on the cutting edge of trends (early adopter)
• Organizational leadership (effective operator in matrixed organization)
• Detail attentive (dedication to the craft)
• Resourcefulness (able to stretch money and people)
• Listening skills (listen first, then respond)
• Intellectual horsepower (highly analytical & strategic)
• Outgoing, personable, strong relationship management and interpersonal skills (high EQ)
• Influencing skills (proven ability to persuade others towards an idea or goal)
•  Innovative and creative thinking (need fresh thinking)
• Adaptability (manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events)
• Interpersonal skills (represent the Equinox brand)
• Passion for fitness
• BS/BA required 
• Preferably 5-7 years of marketing experience
• Initial 6-month contract position with potential to renew or turn into fulltime 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• We offer competitive salary, benefits and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary Club membership
• 30- 50% discounts on all Equinox products and services including Personal Training, Private Pilates, Spa and Café’ services and Shop items

HOW TO LEARN MORE

For more information regarding our company and career opportunities, please visit careers.equinox.com

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must have a legal right to work in the United States. While we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. We regret that phone calls will not be accepted. EOE