Marketing Manager - Chicago Job at Slalom in Chicago

Overview

Marketing Manager - Chicago role at Slalom

Location: Chicago

Are you passionate about blending marketing and technology to advance the brands you represent? Do you enjoy testing innovative marketing strategies and balancing data-driven insights with creative execution? If so, this role could be for you!

Role and Location

Role: Marketing Manager, Central Region

Location: Chicago

We’re seeking a self-motivated, results-oriented marketer to join our Central Region marketing team to be based out of the Chicago market. This is a hybrid role, with in-office and onsite expectations along with travel up to 20%.

What You’ll Do

• Strategy: Contribute to the development and execution of regional strategy. Adapt the regional marketing strategy to meet the specific needs of the market(s).
• Marketing Plan Development & Execution: Lead, create and execute marketing plans which may include, but not be limited to, campaign development, event management, sponsorships, email marketing, advertising, internal communications, messaging, storytelling, and market recruiting awareness support.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the leadership and GTM team (Alliances, Alliance Marketing, Sales, Client Partners, Lead Generation) to create, develop, and execute activities as part of an annual marketing plan. Focus on achieving business objectives such as brand awareness, account growth, and new customer acquisition.
• Performance Measurement & Optimization: Create and manage dashboards and reports to evaluate the performance of marketing initiatives. Analyze data to assess returns against business objectives and key metrics, providing actionable recommendations to optimize future campaigns and events. Monitor key KPIs, track marketing budgets, and report on the ROI of initiatives.
• Campaign Development & Execution: Lead the orchestration of various direct marketing programs, including digital and social campaigns, advertising, sponsorships, external event management, messaging, campaigns, storytelling, account-based marketing and sales enablement.
• Content & Creative Development: Collaborate with teams to create impactful campaign content, such as messaging, visuals, video, and social media, while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.

What You’ll Bring

• 6+ years of experience in marketing and communications.
• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Business, Communications or Marketing.
• Proficiency in end-to-end mass marketing tools such as Pardot, Salesforce, DemandBase, LinkedIn, etc.
• Proven ability to leverage data and metrics to drive strategic improvements.
• Strong experience in Excel, including data manipulation, charts and pivot tables.
• Prior experience in B2B or in the consulting industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in building, executing, and scaling cross-functional programs or marketing campaigns from concept to completion.
• Proven track record in strategic marketing, with the ability to understand business needs and translate them into effective marketing campaigns.
• Adaptable self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, capable of structuring ambiguous environments.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously, while remaining flexible and consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly self-motivated and skilled to work both independently and collaboratively cross teams.
• Proactive problem-solver who is not afraid to seek feedback and make improvements where needed.
• Ability to interact and build relationships with leaders at all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
• An influential communicator who motivates stakeholders to take action.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse internal and external audiences.

About Us

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.

Compensation And Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom invests in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, and vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer a yearly $350 reimbursement account for well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range is $97,000-$130,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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