Manager, Marketing

Marketing Manager

Roadrunner is a Category of One leader in logistics, redefining the LTL industry by empowering its elite team with significant technology advancements. Reporting to the VP of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing Manager is a high-impact, hands-on role responsible for building and executing the marketing programs that drive brand awareness, generate qualified leads, and contribute directly to revenue growth. You'll sit at the intersection of strategy and execution, owning campaigns end-to-end across digital, content, automation, and more. Roadrunner is actively reinventing itself, and this position is your opportunity to build.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven, full-stack B2B marketer with experience spanning content marketing, social media, ABM, marketing automation, internal communication, and live event execution. Experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain is a strong plus but a track record of driving measurable results in a B2B environment is what we're really after. This position is an onsite role in Downers Grove, IL.

Drive Omnichannel Marketing Execution

• Own and execute a fully integrated marketing plan aligned to pipeline growth, brand awareness, and commercial expansion
• Develop targeted campaigns across digital, email, paid media, and social channels to reach customers, drivers, and partners
• Manage campaign performance end-to-end, optimizing toward MQLs, cost-per-lead, and revenue contribution
• Ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment across all channels

Build Marketing Systems and Automation

• Design and manage segmented email programs and nurture workflows using HubSpot (or equivalent)
• Maintain CRM integration to ensure clean data flow between marketing and sales systems
• Continuously refine automation strategies to improve engagement, conversion, and pipeline velocity
• Implement scalable processes that reduce manual effort and increase campaign throughput

Deliver Data-Driven Performance Insights

• Produce executive-level reporting on campaign performance, pipeline contribution, and ROI
• Translate marketing data into actionable insights that inform strategy and budget allocation
• Monitor funnel performance and identify opportunities to improve conversion rates
• Establish clear KPIs and dashboards that align marketing activity to business outcomes

Develop High-Impact Content and Brand Presence

• Create compelling, conversion-oriented content including case studies, nurture sequences, sales collateral, and social content
• Lead Roadrunner's LinkedIn strategy to grow engagement, followers, and market credibility
• Support website updates, landing page optimization, and SEO strategy to improve digital performance
• Oversee branded merchandise and swag initiatives to strengthen internal and external brand awareness

Enable Sales and Influence Market Positioning

• Partner closely with sales to develop targeted tools, messaging, and outbound sequences that accelerate deal cycles
• Monitor competitor activity and provide strategic insights to refine positioning and messaging
• Manage agency and vendor relationships to maximize output within budget constraints
• Build relationships with industry media and trade organizations to expand earned media presence

Systems / Process Improvement Area

• Collaborate with talent acquisition to design campaigns that attract qualified CDL drivers
• Develop targeted messaging and campaigns that resonate with driver audiences
• Measure and optimize recruitment marketing performance to support hiring goals

Compensation & Setup

• Pay: $70,000–$80,000 base salary
• Location: Onsite – Downers Grove, IL
• Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and talk and hear others in conversations via the phone or in person. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb or balance and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• The noise level is moderate based on general conversation tones, ringing phones and laser printer operation.
• Work in well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.