Marketing Operations Coordinator

smartdept. Inc. is searching for a Marketing Operations Coordinator for a technology client based in the greater Chicago area. This is a hybrid, full-time, 6-month contract opportunity with the potential to extend longer based on performance. The pay for this position is expected to be $20/hr - $24/hr.  

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the creation, development, and implementation of event collateral, social media, digital, and email marketing activities and ensure the timely completion strategic marketing plans.
• Communicate the company’s overall mission, incorporating corporate and campaign goals and key messages into every project.
• Maintain an understanding of the strategy of the various marketing campaigns as well as campaign focuses.
• Manage the project milestones from strategic development to execution of a project and ensure the project requirements are met and successfully delivered.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders /partners at all levels.
• Trouble-shoot and review difficult situations within projects and escalate to management and stakeholders.
• Review delegated tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Effectively build consensus with project team and stakeholders to move projects forward.
• Bring forth possible options for resolving project challenges.
• Manage the creative project workflow system by leveraging existing project management tools, such as EMM and Microsoft project.
• Schedule and facilitate brainstorming meetings along with status calls with the agency/internal design teams and Execution Business Owners (EBOs) to communicate projects at risk.
• Coordinate all stakeholder communications, feedback and approvals in a timely manner.
• Handle the coordination of projects and is responsible for the completion of marketing activities and the creative approval process.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices around project management through research, conferences, training seminars and participation in professional associations.
  
  

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Project Management or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience coordinating Marketing, Sales or related activities (plust project management experience preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of meeting deadlines and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively articulate information and interact with stakeholders at all levels including senior leadership.
• Proven ability to proactively collaborate and build relationships, take initiative, and creatively problem-solve.
• History of successfully coordinating complex projects, with multiple facets and stakeholders.
• Understanding and proficiency in using project management tools including workflow systems like IBM Enterprise Marketing Management - EMM, and Adobe Acrobat Pro (preferred).