Sales and Marketing Assistant

Description

Building Locally, Leading Nationally

Top 50 Homebuilder Nationwide, #6 Best Place to Work, Top 10 Privately-Held Businesses in NC, Builder of the Year Award Recipient!

Why Eastwood Homes?

Founded in 1977, Eastwood Homes is a privately-held residential homebuilder dedicated to providing homes of exceptional value and outstanding craftsmanship in eight divisions and four states throughout the Southeast region. With more than 45 years of experience and 15,000 home closings (celebrated in 2016), Eastwood Homes prides itself on offering more than just a place to live, we offer a way of life for homeowners and employees alike. We invite you to join our team of dedicated, motivated, and passionate professionals and experience the true meaning behind our company motto, Built with Care. 

BASIC FUNCTION

The primary role of the Sales & Marketing Assistant is to assist sales manager in coordinating and all day-to-day activities with sales and marketing efforts. The incumbent acts under the guidance of the Division Sales Manager and dotted line to Corporate Marketing. The incumbent will be working with projects that directly impact company sales and profitability.

SCOPE

The Sales & Marketing:

1. Have outstanding written and oral communication skills;
2. Be capable of effective interaction with subcontractors, suppliers, customers, inner company personnel, and other associates of Company;
3. Demonstrate a complete working knowledge of Windows operating systems as well as various office software packages (Microsoft Word and Excel) and working proficiency in use of office equipment;
4. Demonstrate the ability to manage tight deadlines, promptly address changes without disrupting schedules work with minimal direct supervision;
5. Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

MARKETING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interface with the NHSs with eblasts, events and Bomb Bomb schedules
• Add marketing creative requests to the marketing calendar on Mondays
• Assist with gathering Social Media content to send to Corporate
• Assist with billboard requests/changes/approvals
• Manage site map updates
• Assist with event coordination such as: grand openings, luncheons and other special events
• Assist with ordering and maintenance of community signage
• Assist with planning advertising for print, direct mail, email and broadcast media
• Interface with marketing vendors
• Perform other duties as assigned

SALES DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide ongoing support to the VP of Sales and Sales Manager
• Assist sales for new community openings
• Order signage for new and existing communities (marketing & construction signage)
• Assist sales in locating offsite signage and billboard locations
• Order marketing swag (Marketing Corporate approved items only)
• Request monthly marketing plans from each NHS
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of Microsoft platforms
• 2 years of traditional marketing and event planning

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work Week: Full Time Monday through Friday (weekends if work requires it).
• Working hours:  8:30 – 5:00 and as needed by the Marketing department.
• Travel: This position may require some travel between subdivisions & outlying Divisions.
• Lifting: Minor lifting may be required on a weekly basis (Weight may reach 20 pounds)
• Transportation: Dependable transportation required to and from workplace and for traveling to Company Divisions.

Aside from our happy homeowners, we know that no one is more vital to our success than our team members. For our team member’s success and well-being, we offer competitive compensation, challenging opportunities for growth, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and a fun environment in which you can thrive both professionally and personally!

Will you join us?

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