Marketing Specialist

Founded in 1971, Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American specialty distributor of interior building products. Our product offerings of wallboard, ceilings and complementary construction products are designed to provide a comprehensive solution for our core customer- building contractors who install our products in commercial and residential buildings. GMS's operating model enables GMS to continue to grow and expand in scope, while maintaining a high level of customer service, promoting an entrepreneurial culture, and preserving the customer intimacy of a local business.

GMS and its family of companies operate a network of nearly 300 building product distribution yards, and more than 100 tool sales and service centers, for customers across the U.S. and Canada. The Field Support Center in Tucker, Georgia serves each GMS location, providing the support needed to enable local teams to deliver outstanding service to contractors and builders in their local communities.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with state and local law.

Position Summary:

The Marketing Specialist role will juggle a variety of marketing projects and is essential in developing and enhancing our day-to-day marketing operations, managing digital platforms, and maintaining our content and communications infrastructure across a wide network of brands and locations in the US and Canada.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strategically propose and create marketing campaigns
• Plan, create and publish content for 40+ external websites and social media profiles
• Manage multiple marketing systems, such as Cvent, Chatmeter and Content Management System (CMS) platforms
• Develop event web pages, create email templates and manage data in the Cvent platform
• Platform administrator for Chatmeter, troubleshooting and ensuring local listings are accurate and optimized
• Analyze and create reports on the performance of social media campaigns and content
• Lead the intake and triage of marketing requests from field teams and internal departments
• Manage inbound requests via marketing help tickets and shared marketing inboxes
• Maintain current and create new content across multiple marketing CMS platforms
• Manage the master list of location data across websites and local listing platforms
• Partner with broader marketing team on communication efforts that align social messaging and ensure brand consistency across locations
• Manage and update internal Intranet pages

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, majoring in Marketing, Communications, Business or related area of study
• 3+ years of progressive experience in in a marketing, communications, or operations support role
• Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) preferred but not required
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint site preferred but not required
• Familiarity with local listing management and reputation monitoring
• Familiarity with Cvent or other event management platforms
• Working knowledge of social media management tools and content planning
• Strong organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail
• Intermediate Skills in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Self-starter who is comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Core Competencies:

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others' opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 80% of the time.
• Will frequently move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Required Cognitive Skills:

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive and analyze information.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Development & Training Programs

This job description is subject to change at any time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

We are a smoke-free workplace committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all. Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is only permitted in designated areas and is prohibited in and around all company buildings, vehicles, and workspaces. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action.