Marketing Manager

We are Olomana Loomis ISC, a fast-paced, full-service business consulting, marketing, brand, and communications firm serving businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, industry associations, and political campaigns.

For nearly three decades, our work has focused on helping organizations navigate complexity, seize opportunities, and move confidently to the next stage of growth. Our approach blends strategic thinking, market insight, and creative execution to help clients address their most important challenges. At the core of our culture are the three E’s: Excellence, Effectiveness, and Efficiency. We look for team members who are curious, disciplined, and motivated to continually raise the standard of their work.

We are currently seeking a Marketing Manager to join our team.

The Marketing Manager is a client-facing role responsible for coordinating and advancing marketing and communications initiatives from planning through execution.This role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer and works closely with account directors, digital marketers, designers, and production specialists to ensure campaigns and projects are executed with clarity, efficiency, and high standards of quality. The Marketing Manager plays a key role in translating strategy into actionable plans while maintaining alignment between clients, internal teams, and project timelines.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Success in this role is measured not only by completing tasks, but by helping projects move forward with clarity, discipline, and thoughtful coordination. The Marketing Manager plays a key role in keeping work organized, teams aligned, and clients confident in the process.

In the first several months, successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

Bring order and clarity to complex projects.
Translate strategy into well-organized project briefs, timelines, and actionable next steps that guide internal teams toward effective execution.

Keep projects moving forward.
Anticipate bottlenecks, resolve issues quickly, and maintain momentum so projects stay on schedule and within scope.

Strengthen client confidence.
Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, providing thoughtful updates and ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout the process.

Coordinate across teams effectively.
Work smoothly with designers, digital marketers, writers, and production specialists, ensuring everyone has the information they need to perform at their best.

Demonstrate sound judgment.
Recognize when to escalate issues, when to propose solutions, and how to balance efficiency with quality.

Continuously improve the work.
Approach projects with curiosity and initiative, always looking for ways to improve processes, strengthen outcomes, and support the agency’s standards of excellence.

Project Planning & Campaign Development

• Develop project briefs that clearly define campaign objectives, messaging direction, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Translate strategic direction into actionable plans for the internal team.

Project & Budget Management

• Prepare and manage project estimates and budgets, keeping account directors informed of project scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Monitor progress against timelines and deliverables to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Timeline & Workflow Coordination

• Establish project timelines, milestones, and deadlines for both internal teams and external partners.
• Adjust timelines as necessary to respond to changing circumstances, while maintaining project momentum and accountability.

Team & Vendor Coordination

• Facilitate collaboration among internal specialists including digital marketing, design, and production teams.
• Coordinate with vendors and external partners, managing scope, schedules, and deliverables.

Client Communication

• Serve as a primary point of coordination with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular updates on project status, direction, and approvals at key milestones.

Formal Education and Work Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing or related field
• 5+ years progressive professional work experience in the marketing or related field
• Work experience in the agency sector, focused on construction or building supplies, hospitality, healthcare or financial industries desirable

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical ability to assess and interpret data-driven insights that inform marketing strategy and campaign performance
• Working knowledge of digital marketing channels and how they integrate within broader marketing and communications campaigns
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (experience with database tools is a plus)

Also Helpful:

• Familiarity with Hawai‘i’s history, culture, and local marketplace is strongly preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong writing, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to lead when necessary while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset — bringing initiative, positive energy, and a mature, solutions-oriented approach to challenges

Perks

• Parking subsidy or monthly Bus Pass
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Year-end performance bonus
• Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay
• Professional development supported

APPLY NOW

• Position available immediately.
• Candidates who pass our screening process will be contacted for an interview.
• Candidates must be ready to begin work within a month of offer; therefore only candidates currently on island (or en route to return/relocate to Hawaii) will be considered.