Marketing Specialist

### About Us At Factory Direct Enterprises LLC d/b/a Ashley (FDE), we are committed to "Amazing" our Team Members by supporting their journey toward becoming their best selves. This commitment is reflected in our competitive compensation, benefits, culture, and growth opportunities, all of which align with our vision of being the employer of choice in every community we serve. **Who We Are**: - #1 Selling Furniture Brand in the World - #1 Retailer of Furniture and Bedding in the United States As an industry leader, we offer the best compensation package in the furniture industry, including: - **Competitive Base Salary:** range between $65,000 - $80,000 annually based on qualifications and relevant experience. - **401(k) Program:** with a company match. - **Paid Time Off** and **Holiday Pay**, including your birthday. - **Benefits:** Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits starting as low as $25 a week. - **Referral Bonuses:** Earn up to $1,000 for referring qualified candidates for open positions. - **Competitive Advantage:** Eligibility for the FDE G3 Profit-Sharing Program, designed to reward disciplined execution, responsible growth, and shared company success through annual incentive payouts. **Our Culture and Team Member Programs:** At FDE, we pride ourselves on a culture of recognition and growth. We believe in investing in our team and value their feedback through programs like Employee Surveys. Our **Ashley Cares** programs highlight our commitment to our team, our guests, and our communities, including: - **Hope to Dream:** For every mattress sold, a portion of the proceeds is used to purchase and donate beds to children in need (ages 3-16). - **Give a Day:** Every Team Member is encouraged to volunteer for one day per year with an approved organization, and we'll pay you for that day. - **Corporate Chaplains:** Providing support in areas such as grief care, hospital visits, marriage and parenting support, aging parents, and stress management. - **Life Resources:** Quarterly events supporting Team Members in areas like finances, relationships, health, and wellness. - **Team Member Relief Fund:** Offering financial support for unexpected life events. - **SmartDollar:** A FREE financial wellness program to help you budget, reduce debt, and save for the future. **Position Summary:** The Marketing Specialist is an integral member of the marketing team responsible for executing multi-channel marketing initiatives that drive customer engagement, brand awareness, traffic, and business growth. This position serves as a key partner to the Integrated Marketing Manager, helping coordinate marketing initiatives across CRM, digital advertising, retail marketing, agency partners, and cross-functional business teams. The Marketing Specialist contributes to FDE's high-performance culture by delivering organized, accurate, and timely execution of marketing initiatives while supporting operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate combines strong execution and organizational skills with business acumen and marketing curiosity, demonstrating the ability to connect marketing activities to business performance, identify opportunities, and support continuous improvement. Essential Functions **Campaign & Marketing Operations** - Collaborates with internal teams, agency partners, and vendors to plan, execute, test, and deploy marketing campaigns and initiatives. - Supports the development and coordination of campaign assets, approvals, deployment schedules, and marketing deliverables. - Assists with campaign setup, testing, proofing, quality assurance, and launch activities. - Creates campaign playbooks, marketing briefs, project documentation, and post-campaign or event recaps to support execution and continuous improvement. - Supports marketing initiatives across CRM, digital advertising, retail marketing, and customer engagement channels. **Digital Advertising & Media Coordination** - Supports the execution…