Marketing Manager

Chicago, IL
Direct Hire - On Site / Full time

smartdept. is searching for a Marketing Manager for a construction industry (AEC) client located in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will come with 5–10+ years of experience. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity.

This role supports the marketing and sales efforts of a construction organization. The Marketing Manager will develop and execute marketing plans and strategies that build brand awareness, support business development, and strengthen positioning across construction-related markets and industry segments.

What You’ll Do:

  • Build purposeful brand awareness by creating and executing strategies for industry associations, external communications/PR, and advertising.

  • Support key construction-related focus areas including industrial, manufacturing, aviation, rail, and automotive.

  • Attend client and industry events to increase market awareness and influence positioning strategy.

  • Develop and execute marketing campaigns around specific messages and target audiences.

  • Customize pre-pitch (capabilities) and pitch (proposal) materials to support prospecting.

  • Create marketing and client experience plans for each job and proactively track and execute them.

  • Develop market insights for key regions and transportation-related niches using internal and external data.

  • Capitalize on marketing opportunities on the jobsite, coordinating asset capture to support future sales and project experience showcases.

  • Partner with business development to implement post-job client engagement plans.

What You’ll Need:

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or equivalent degree required.

  • 5–10 years of experience in a marketing or business management role.

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work with and without formal processes.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to executive leadership and clients.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • B2B marketing experience within construction, transportation, manufacturing, or logistics-related industries.

  • Experience networking professionally with clients and industry prospects.

  • Canva experience.

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