Marketing Specialist

Marketing Specialist role based in Burr Ridge, IL (onsite) supporting trade shows, digital marketing, CRM, and event execution.

Responsibilities

• Build working knowledge of A-Rent customers, rental fleet, electrical test equipment, and related industry terminology to support marketing initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute trade shows, conferences, customer events, and other marketing programs, including registration, logistics, vendor coordination, lead management, and post-event reporting.
• Attend events and travel as needed to support event setup, attendee engagement, lead generation, and overall event execution.
• Support social media, email marketing, video, and other digital marketing initiatives by developing content, writing copy, coordinating assets, scheduling campaigns, and tracking results.
• Manage and maintain CRM data, customer information, and targeted marketing lists to support sales and customer growth initiatives.
• Maintain website content, marketing asset libraries, project trackers, and relationships with marketing vendors and service providers.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and other internal stakeholders to support company growth and marketing objectives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of marketing experience.
• Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating trade shows, conferences, or promotional events from planning through post-event follow-up.
• Experience creating and publishing social media content, supporting email marketing campaigns, and developing marketing content, including video marketing initiatives.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar systems.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to travel as needed for trade shows, customer events, and company meetings, including increased travel during the January through April event season, and perform physical tasks associated with event setup, disassembly, and material handling.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred

• Experience with graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar), AI-enabled marketing tools, and/or experience in the electrical infrastructure, industrial, technical, or B2B industries.

Technologies

• NetSuite
• Salesforce
• HubSpot
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Canva

Location and Schedule

• Onsite: Burr Ridge, IL
• Full-time, onsite five days per week
• 40 hours per week: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CT

Travel

• Expected to travel to A-Rent locations in Houston, Phoenix, Portland, and Virginia, plus trade shows and other events nationwide.
• Increased travel expected during the January through April event season.

Pay

• $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits

• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Generous medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) offerings
• A team that cares about you and invests in growth

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required)

Reports to the Marketing Manager.