Assistant Marketing Manager

D.R. Horton•Austin, TX

About The Position

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 at www.drhorton.com for more information. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Assistant Marketing Manager. The right candidate will assist the Marketing Manager with the management of the Marketing Department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
Three to five years of 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

Nice To Haves

Creative-thinking and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Assist the Marketing Manager with the layout and design, writing, and coordination of advertising for/with various media channels
Assist in the operation and maintenance of the marketing and public relations for the company, primarily working with ad agencies on community marketing materials and strategies. Plan and prepare for model openings, then maintain models thereafter
Communicate with various departments to improve products and company image
Direct the design of flyers, direct mail pieces, and other marketing collateral in coordination with ad agencies and Sales Representatives
Coordinate the selection of model options, as well as the compilation and completion of brochures and signage
Manage the maintenance of model homes, advertising, signage, public relations, and invoices
Oversee the marketing of all active and upcoming communities and approve marketing materials such as ad campaigns, press releases, website designs, e-blast campaigns, logos, direct mail campaigns, etc.
Hire and manage all vendors for model home openings
Work closely with model merchandisers, landscape architects, and on-site superintendents
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Maintain model homes after model opening, including the cleaning, plant maintenance, and landscape maintenance of the model complex
Able to travel overnight
Supervises 2 or more employees