Marketing Manager

Compensation: commensurate with experience Our client is a privately held, family-owned commercial services company headquartered in the Chicago suburbs, partnering with nationally recognized multi-unit brands. They're investing in their marketing function and looking for a hands-on Marketing Manager to own brand, content, campaigns, and sales support in a high-visibility, cross-functional role. Your ideas will be seen and your impact felt. Responsibilities Manage brand consistency across digital and physical touchpoints Design and produce sales collateral, presentations, and educational materials for clients and partners Develop and execute email campaigns, direct mail, and an expert-led content series Manage the company website — landing pages, content updates, and SEO Own social media content and community engagement across LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook Support the Sales team with market research, sales forecasting, and strategic planning Track new business development activity and monitor cost-of-acquisition metrics Maintain CRM contact lists and campaign data Pitch editorial content to trade and industry publications Manage end-to-end event logistics: registration, travel, exhibits, and giveaways Foster relationships with trade organizations and vendor partners Collaborate with HR/People on employer branding and recruitment marketing Source branded apparel, signage, and materials for events and campaigns Qualifications 3–6 years of B2B or commercial services marketing experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Canva or a comparable design tool (required) Familiarity with a CMS, email marketing platform, and CRM (HubSpot a plus) Natural eye for design and a strong instinct for brand consistency Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously Experience with trade show/event marketing, photography, or editorial pitching is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Smith Hanley Associates