Marketing Assistant Job at Robert Half in Hoffman Estates

We are seeking a dedicated Events/Marketing Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the organization and execution of local technical center events, open houses, and customer trips. Additionally, you will manage suppliers and undertake various projects within the team.

This is a direct hire hybrid position, 3 days office and 2 days remote.

Salary target $75k-$85k plus bonus, and benefits include: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, 401k, and unlimited PTO.

Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos

Primary scope of position includes but is not limited to:

• Planning and Organization of exhibitions, including onsite setup coordination, communication internally with involved parties within a project, externally with exhibition organization, suppliers, partners, booth builders, and agencies
• Planning and organization of local events with local offices across the USA
• Planning and organization of Open Houses including onsite setup coordination, communication internally with involved parties within a project, externally with, suppliers, partners, booth builders, and agencies
• General organizational tasks within the Marketing team
• Managing Suppliers: acquisition of new partners, negotiation of pricing, development of efficient supplier networks
• Planning and organization of various projects within the team and at other internal / external facilities.
• Preparation of documentation materials for management approval
• Support with other tasks within the team to be able to fill in for team members as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent in related work experience

5 or more years of related work experience

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office

Skills in graphics design Software (InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop) a plus

Ability to multi-task, maintain a positive attitude under pressure and manage high volume activity

Self-motivated, highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive in problem solving

Collaborative team player who can also work independently, anticipate needs and prioritize tasks

Able to work a flexible schedule based on events booked, occasional evenings and weekends during event preparation

Manufacturing industry experience a plus