Marketing Specialist

Marketing Specialist

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Marketing Specialist. The right candidate will be responsible for division marketing functions. Works with Corporate Marketing and various media channels to create community marketing materials, campaigns and strategies. Plan, stage and maintain community models. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborating with Corporate Marketing, directs the marketing of all active and upcoming communities, approve marketing materials such as ad campaigns, press releases, website designs, e-blast campaigns, logos, direct mail campaigns, etc.
• Has division purchasing authority
• Maintain JDE files pertaining to community model homes
• Prepare marketing reports analyzing campaign results
• Maintain department supplies such as directional signs, flags, welcome mats and printed material
• Orders and arranges for installation of community signage
• Participates in the selection of model options
• Manages new model home installation schedule
• Hire and manage all vendors for model home openings
• Work closely with model merchandisers, outside interior designers, landscape architects and on-site superintendents
• Merchandise select model homes
• Manage maintenance of model homes after opening, which includes the cleaning, plant maintenance and landscape maintenance of the model complex
• Oversee installation of merchandising and marketing displays in Design Centers
• Update existing model homes
• Schedule and coordinate movers for model home furniture transfers and merchandising
• Meet with vendors and suppliers regarding new upgrades and options to sell to customers
• Manages and tracks model home furniture inventory
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Must have a vehicle, a valid driver's license and be willing to travel.
• Ability to travel overnight
• Communicate with various departments to improve products and company image
• Stay up-to-date on current merchandising and design trends to use in community model homes

Required Qualifications: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications. Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Marketing or related field from a four-year college or university. Experience in digital marketing. Working knowledge in JD Edwards.