Marketing specialist

The Marketing Specialist supports the marketing strategy team, with a focus on the execution of targeted marketing campaigns that drive customer engagement and business growth. This role works closely with the marketing manager and cross-functional teams to plan marketing campaigns across digital, print, social media, email, and other marketing channels. The position provides exposure to marketing strategy while helping ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on brand, and aligned with business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining brand standards.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced marketing environment.

Job Summary

Execute targeted marketing campaigns across digital, print, social media, and email channels to drive customer engagement and business growth. Collaborate with marketing leadership and cross-functional teams to coordinate end-to-end campaign planning and strategic execution. Ensure all marketing deliverables are completed on schedule, maintain brand consistency, and align with core business objectives.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Executes integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, social, and email channels to drive customer engagement and brand awareness.
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners including Merchandising, Sales, Brand, Creative, Digital Marketing, and E-Commerce teams to bring go-to-market initiatives to life.
• Coordinates campaign assets, milestone schedules, review cycles, and stakeholder communications to ensure seamless project execution.
• Reviews marketing deliverables and collateral to ensure strict adherence to brand standards, voice, and quality guidelines.
• Tracks quarterly marketing workflows, project deliverables, and operational milestones to advance organizational priorities.
• Maintains strong cross-functional alignment and communication channels across all contributing departments.

Nature and Scope

Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data. Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process. May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.