Director of MarketingAscent Developer Solutions • Los Angeles, CA, United States

Director of Marketing

Ascent Developer Solutions • Los Angeles, CA, United States

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About Ascent

Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadership team with a deep understanding and personal experience in virtually every facet of real estate development, Ascent is uniquely positioned to create custom, innovative lending solutions for a variety of real estate development business strategies.

The Role

The Director or Marketing is a strategic, execution-oriented role to elevate brand visibility, demand generation, and client engagement across digital and in-person channels. This role will be responsible for ensuring Ascent's experience, track record, and high-touch service model are immediately evident across all first-touch interactions-particularly the website, search, and social platforms.

The ideal candidate brings a proven marketing track record within private lending, real estate finance, or adjacent capital markets and understands how to convert visibility into qualified borrower and broker relationships.

Key Responsibilities.

Surface Ascent's experience, scale, and differentiated service model across digital channels :

Strengthen inbound lead flow through SEO, SEM, and improved conversion paths
Shift brand perception from transactional deal announcements to lender-led, relationship-driven storytelling
Build the marketing infrastructure required to support growth across sales, conferences, and digital outreach

Website Strategy & Optimization :

Redesign website content hierarchy to ensure Ascent's track record, experience, and service hallmarks are visible upon first visit.

Lead SEO strategy and content upgrades to improve organic search visibility and qualified traffic

Improve conversion paths, including clear calls to action, prominent contact options, and faster access to live interaction (phone, forms, off-hours contact strategy)

Ensure the website serves as the backbone for all marketing channels (social, email, SEM, conferences)

Social Media & Brand Storytelling

Evolve LinkedIn and Instagram strategy beyond closed-deal posts to highlight :

Client testimonials

Project stories and outcomes

Differentiators unique to Ascent's lending approach

Refresh post copy and formats to avoid repetitive messaging and increase engagement

Partner with Loan Officers to increase visibility, comments, and interaction on posts

Actively encourage current and past clients to follow, comment, and share content

Google Presence & Reputation Management

Establish and manage Ascent's Google Business profile to :

Provide quick company details and contact access

Enable client testimonials and reviews

Support credibility and SEM readiness

Monitor and optimize reputation and visibility across search platforms

SEM & Paid Media

Prepare website and Google infrastructure for SEM launch

Design and manage Google Ads campaigns targeting borrowers with active or pending projects

Optimize campaigns for lead quality, conversion, and ROI

Use SEM to strengthen brand recognition and authenticity, not just short-term lead capture

Conferences & Industry Presence

Evaluate current conference sponsorships for ROI and audience alignment

Develop a targeted conference strategy, including select regional and non-IMN events

Leverage conferences for brand building, lead generation, and follow-up campaigns

Professional Experience / Qualifications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

8+ years of marketing experience, preferably in : Private lending, Real estate finance, Capital markets or financial services

Demonstrated success owning end-to-end marketing strategy and execution

Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, website conversion optimization, and social

Media strategy

Experience positioning relationship-driven, high-touch service models

Comfortable operating in a growth-stage, entrepreneurial environment

Data-driven, but highly attuned to brand, messaging, and client perception

Salary range $150,000 - $175,000 with bonus opportunity

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include five health plans, two dental plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts, vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and other optional benefits from which to choose.

Our Pledge

We pledge to be fair and considerate in hiring and promoting individuals, ensuring everyone can contribute their fullest potential regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstances. By promoting equal opportunity, we not only enhance our workplace but also contribute to a more just and equitable society. At Ascent, we stand united in building a community where everyone is empowered to succeed. Thank you for joining us on our journey towards a more inclusive future.

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