Purpose:
In this position, the Marketing Project Specialist will support the Marketing team in managing active projects and the pipeline of new requests across all channels. the Marketing Project Specialist will be working closely several functional areas of the business as well as the creative team to ensure that all project requirements, deadlines, and schedules are on track. Responsibilities include evaluating briefs and requests, resource planning, establishing project timelines and workflows, and communicating project plan updates as well monitoring and ensuring the proper execution of those plans.
To be a successful candidate, you will need to have proven experience in project management and the ability to interpret creative and strategic briefs, identify areas for process improvement, and coordinate with cross discipline team members.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience managing print and digital projects for a marketing agency or organization
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or applicable work experience
- Knowledge of project management systems required, Workfront experience strongly preferred
- Strong attention to detail, methodical, organized, and process-oriented
- Ability to communicate with authority and tact while also knowing when to escalate
- Proficient in MS Office, advanced Excel skills preferred
- Adaptable to change in a fast-paced work environment
Essential Job Functions:
- Work cross-functionally with assigned focus areas in the company to understand their initiatives and plan marketing resources accordingly
- Develop a solid understanding of channel needs to properly inform creative execution as needed
- Ensure incoming requests have adequate information and specifications needed to plan and manage the project
- Track and escalate projects that are at risk of missing deadlines, working with stakeholders to set revised schedules
- Problem-solve to ensure smooth project process and resolve schedule conflicts
- Run internal status and resourcing meetings, learning details of available resources autonomously in between meetings
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills in collaboration with team members from multiple disciplines and provide details required for a specific audience, including clear expectations and relevant implications (i.e. timing, resources, etc.)
- Provide project updates on a consistent basis to stakeholders about progress, adjustments, roadblocks, etc.
- Manage and report on creative resource needs for specific focus areas
PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Note: Floor & Decor considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or familial status, veteran status, or based on any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Floor & Decor also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer at its sole discretion.
Benefits & Rewards
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Bonus opportunities at every level
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Career advancement opportunities
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Relocation opportunities across the country
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401k with discretionary company match
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Referral Bonus Program
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.
This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.
