Overview

Southwest will provide a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

• This position is dedicated to executing local market events and sponsorships, activations, and media promotions that engage Customers at a local level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds relationships and collaborates with agencies, and internal and external partners
• Supports others in execution to maximize Marketing initiatives and workstreams
• Follows through against established timelines to support Marketing strategy and local plans
• Communicates in a compelling and well thought-out manner in all types of interaction, is grounded in applicable data
• Identifies improvement areas and recommends new and innovative ways to grow brand affinity within defined Customer Segments while tying back to local market strategy
• Positively impacts the environment of his or her direct team and others with whom he or she interacts
• Works with leader to align on priorities, constructively address project work, and build personal development plans
• Is adaptable to evolving business needs and a changing environment
• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills required
• Experience developing and executing local market programs, promotions, and activations is preferred
• Some experience with negotiating contracts with large events, sponsorships and or partnerships preferred
• Has strategic thinking skills and maintains an active and thorough understanding of the core Southwest Business, local market position, and competitive activity
• Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills for measurement and reporting on success and interpreting data
• Communicates effectively by listening intently, questioning appropriately, and articulating clearly in both written and verbal formats
• Prioritizes effectively and hits promised timelines
• Delivers quality work within a low-cost environment
• Must be able to travel and work varied hours including evenings and weekends
• Is a curious learner

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Degree in Marketing or a related field

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: Experience in Marketing or a related field

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• N/A

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines