Marketing Associate

Job Description

Job Description

About GDS Wealth Management

GDS Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary firm dedicated to delivering an exceptional client experience. We believe exceptional marketing is built on thoughtful planning, attention to detail, creativity, and flawless execution. We're looking for a Marketing Associate who is eager to learn, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative marketing team where you'll gain hands-on experience across digital marketing, event coordination, content creation, project management, and brand execution while supporting one of the fastest-growing wealth management firms in the country.

Position Summary

The Marketing Associate will support a wide variety of marketing initiatives, with a strong emphasis on event coordination, project management, client experience, and content development. This individual should be highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, communicating with others, and taking ownership of projects from start to finish. They should be comfortable working behind the scenes planning marketing initiatives as well as onsite helping execute client events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support client seminars, appreciation events, sponsorships, and other marketing events from planning through execution.
• Assist with onsite event setup, logistics, vendor coordination, registration, and event-day support.
• Manage project timelines and ensure marketing initiatives stay on schedule.
• Coordinate multiple marketing projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Assist with social media content planning, scheduling, and publishing across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Update and maintain website content using WordPress.
• Support email marketing campaigns, workflows, and CRM initiatives using HubSpot.
• Assist with developing and editing marketing content, including blog articles, website copy, email campaigns, newsletters, and other written communications.
• Support the firm's content marketing strategy by creating educational and engaging marketing materials that align with the GDS brand.
• Maintain organized marketing files, project documentation, and campaign assets.
• Assist with marketing reporting, spreadsheets, and data organization using Microsoft Excel.
• Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, and strategic partners to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.
• Help maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials and communications.
• Assist with additional marketing initiatives, gifting, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional marketing experience.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Self-starter with excellent follow-through and accountability.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support marketing events.
• Ability to lift and transport event materials when necessary.

Preferred

• Experience coordinating corporate events, educational seminars, or client appreciation events.
• Experience with WordPress.
• Experience with HubSpot.
• Experience creating marketing materials using Canva.
• Basic graphic design skills with an eye for clean, professional design.
• Experience managing business social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Experience writing or editing blog articles, website content, newsletters, or other long-form marketing content.
• Strong copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to write in a clear, professional, and engaging voice while maintaining brand consistency.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is eager to learn and continually develop new skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Takes ownership of projects and consistently follows through.
• Is highly organized and excels at task and time management.
• Communicates professionally and confidently with teammates, vendors, and clients.
• Pays close attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate, polished work.
• Is adaptable and enjoys solving problems.
• Works well independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Is passionate about creating exceptional client experiences.
• Maintains high standards and is committed to excellence in everything they do.

Why Join GDS Wealth Management?

At GDS Wealth Management, marketing is a key driver of our continued growth. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, support large-scale client events, contribute to digital marketing initiatives, create compelling content, and develop professionally alongside a team committed to excellence.

We offer a collaborative, hospitality-driven culture where initiative is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and every team member has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you're organized, creative, dependable, and excited to help build a nationally recognized brand, we'd love to hear from you.

Working Conditions

This role is based in our Flower Mound, TX office. Standard business hours apply, with occasional evening and weekend work required to support client events. Some lifting and transport of event materials is required.

Additional Information

Employment with GDS Wealth Management is at-will. This job description does not constitute an employment contract or guarantee of continued employment, and either party may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, conducted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and applicable state law. Candidates will receive required disclosures and authorizations before any check is initiated.

GDS Wealth Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.