• Marketing Specialist/Merchandising Specialist

    DR Horton, Inc. (San Ramon, CA)


    *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. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.

    *D.R. Horton, Inc.*is currently looking for a*_Marketing Specialist/Merchandising Specialist_*. The right candidate will be responsible for coordinating division marketing and merchandising functions and if applicable, installation of merchandising / marketing displays. Assist in the planning, staging and ongoing operational maintenance for community models and sales offices. The annual compensation for this role is $90,000 - $110,000, including a discretionary bonus structure, commensurate with experience. This position is on site, Monday through Friday.

    *Essential Duties and Responsibilities*include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    MERCHANDISING

    * Work closely with marketing leadership to oversee model merchandisers, outside interior decorators, landscape architects and onsite superintendents

    * Merchandise select model homes and sales offices as directed

    * Participate in the selection of model furnishings

    * Review and provide feedback to Marketing Leadership on model designs for furniture placement, accent walls, memory points and overall execution

    * Coordinate with model and sales office vendors for sales model complex openings / closures

    * Coordinate installation of merchandising and marketing displays at communities

    * Oversee movers / installers for model home and sales office furniture transfers and merchandising

    * Communicate with various departments to regularly update sales model complex install schedule

    * Oversee ongoing operational maintenance of existing model homes and sales offices

    * Update existing model homes

    * Manages and tracks model home furniture inventory

    MARKETING

    * Collaborate with marketing and sales leadership to design, order and schedule installation of community onsite and offsite signage programs

    * Manage internal marketing signage tracker

    * Oversee sales model complex marketing initiatives and general upkeep of the sales offices in partnership with onsite sales agents

    * Update and maintain marketing database, organize community marketing files and maintain marketing collateral inventory

    * Fact check and proof-read all marketing materials

    * Ensure brand standards are maintained for all projects

    * Assist in daily administrative responsibilities including invoice reconciliation and general upkeep of marketing material inventory

    * Coordinate and manage marketing events at sales centers, attend events as necessary

    GENERAL

    * Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

    * Stay up-to-date on current merchandising and design trends to use in community model homes

    * Regular and reliable attendance

    * Must have a vehicle, a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel

    * Ability to travel overnight as needed

    *Required Qualifications*

    * Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Marketing or related field from a four-year college or university preferred

    * Two to four years related experience and /or training

    * Strong communication skills

    * Attention to detail and creative thinking

    * Ability to work independently and part of a collaborative team

    * Highly motivated self-starter

    * Ability to manage multiple functions and roles concurrently

    * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

    * Proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Suite

    * Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for majority of 8-hour workday; kneel and bend at the waist; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear

    * Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

    * Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision

    * Regular exposure to outside weather conditions

    * The noise level is generally moderate

    Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

     

    • Medical, Vision and Dental

    • 401(K)

    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    • Flex Spending Accounts

    • Life Insurance

    • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

    *Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.*

    *#WeBuildPeople2*

     

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    **Job:** **Sales*

    **Organization:** **Home Builder*

    **Title:** *Marketing Specialist/Merchandising Specialist*

    **Location:** *California-San Ramon*

    **Requisition ID:** *2501204*