Skill Demand Index
Based on 9 scored job postings out of 2,412 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.4%
Demand Rate
L2
Median Depth
22.2%
Gap Rate
9
Jobs Analyzed
Basic
Most employers want SMS Marketing at basic competency with practical application.
Overview
Market context for SMS Marketing in the current job market
SMS Marketing is required in 0.4% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for SMS Marketing typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for SMS Marketing:
What L2 means in practice:
L2 (Basic) means you’ve built small things with SMS Marketing — personal projects or bootcamp work. Employers accept this for junior roles.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used SMS Marketing once or twice. They want evidence of professional application — shipped work, measurable outcomes, and the ability to operate independently.
Common skill gaps:
The gap rate of 22.2% means a notable portion of candidates fall short on SMS Marketing. Addressing this gap directly in your application materials gives you an edge.
Which roles need SMS Marketing most:
Marketing positions drive 89% of demand. Other also frequently list SMS Marketing as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with SMS Marketing include Email Marketing and Lifecycle Marketing.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match SMS Marketing requirements across 9 scored evaluations
Average depth: L2.1·Median depth: L2.0
Salary Correlation
How SMS Marketing affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without SMS Marketing
$137K
Median $130K
446 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“SMS Marketing appears in 0.4% of all scored jobs.”
From 9 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside SMS Marketing
Gap Analysis
How often SMS Marketing is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Low gap rate — most candidates are reasonably qualified
When SMS Marketing appears in a job's requirements, 22.2% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. SMS Marketing appears in 0.4% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 9 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.
The median required depth is L2. Many positions accept basic to intermediate proficiency.
Salary data for SMS Marketing is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are Email Marketing, Lifecycle Marketing, A/B Testing, E-commerce, Klaviyo. Strengthening these alongside SMS Marketing improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Marketing, Other. Marketing positions have the highest demand at 89% of all SMS Marketing jobs.
L1→L2: online courses and personal projects. L2→L3: daily professional use and shipped work. L3→L4: mentoring others and optimizing processes. L4→L5: architecture decisions, open source contributions, or published work.
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