Summary: The Project Manager will participate in the planning of ongoing marketing projects ranging from trainings and large presentations to customized merchandising and coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure execution and completion efficiently and on time.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $21.75 to $24.75 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $46,200 and $52,500 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Work with the marketing team to create and refine internal and external messaging, subsequent content and execution focused on product marketing, go-to-market strategies, sales training, etc.
• Participate in communicating messaging and focuses both internally and externally through webinars, in person trainings, e-learnings, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Develop detailed project plans to meet business objectives based on cross-functional input and analysis. Through collaboration and influence, gain buy-in and team ownership of the plan.
• Manage multiple one-off and recurring projects simultaneously including preparation for large annual meetings, new employee training classes, high-level customer meetings, customized merchandising projects, etc.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of projects post-development. Act as the single point contact to facilitate continued engagement with internal and external participants and ensuring completion of expected outcomes.
• Prepare and present status updates during and after implementation (dashboards, KPIs, and areas for improvement). Determine if additional follow-ups are required to achieve desired outcome.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• Excellent communication skills good structure and clarity in written, oral, and presentation materials.
• Executive presence including ability to manage agenda with management team in regular meetings.
• Effective decision-making skills ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across needs of several functional departments. Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and basic understanding of graphic design software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently sits and may occasionally stand or walk.
  
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.