Marketing Operations Coordinator

Rittal LLC • Schaumburg, IL

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Marketing Operations Coordinator to support a dynamic regional marketing team of 20 professionals across field & segment marketing, digital marketing, events, public relations, lead generation and sales enablement. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants broad, hands-on exposure across all facets of B2B marketing. The Marketing Coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, managing administrative processes, coordinating cross-functional activities, and supporting campaign execution across multiple channels. This position is best suited for someone who brings a generalist mindset, treats every task with ownership, and is motivated by accuracy, efficiency, and team success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 0–2 years of experience in marketing, business operations, or administrative coordination
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Financial acumen—comfortable working with budgets, POs, and spreadsheets
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on accuracy and execution
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to getting things right the first time
• Competitive mindset—motivated by winning as a team and delivering results
• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Operates with a sense of ownership and accountability

Nice To Haves

• Dual focus or coursework in Marketing Operations and Finance strongly preferred
• Internship experience in B2B marketing, events, or corporate environments is a plus
• Familiarity with CRM and marketing automation tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders, assist in vendor onboarding, and track invoices
• Assist marketing leadership in budget reconciliation (spend vs plan) across marketing programs
• Support marketing leadership in vendor procurement processes and ensure compliance with internal financial policies
• Support day-to-day coordination of marketing projects in Jira, helping manage timelines and deliverables across different teams to ensure projects stay on track
• Coordinate logistics for trade shows, customer events, and internal meetings (registration, shipping, materials, vendor coordination)
• Assist field marketing managers with execution of regional campaigns and events
• Track event performance metrics and assist with post-event reporting
• Support digital campaign execution including email marketing, paid media coordination, and campaign tracking
• Assist with website updates, content uploads, and marketing automation tasks
• Coordinate timelines and deliverables across internal teams and external agencies
• Assist with PR and trade publication advertising activities including press release coordination, media tracking, and reporting
• Maintain editorial calendars and support content distribution efforts
• Support lead generation programs and ensure proper tracking and routing of leads
• Assist with CRM data hygiene and reporting
• Manage company store operations including inventory, ordering, and fulfillment coordination
• Ensure brand consistency across marketing materials and merchandise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees