Marketing Specialist

D.R. Horton•Albuquerque, NM

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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 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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