Marketing Operations Coordinator at Rittal LLC – Schaumburg, Illinois

Position Summary
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.

Key Responsibilities
Marketing Operations & Administration

• 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

Event & Field Marketing Coordination

• 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

Digital Marketing & Campaign Coordination

• 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

Public Relations & Advertising Coordination

• Assist with PR and trade publication advertising activities including press release coordination, media tracking, and reporting
• Maintain editorial calendars and support content distribution efforts

Sales Enablement & Lead Management Operations

• Support lead generation programs and ensure proper tracking and routing of leads
• Assist with CRM data hygiene and reporting

Company Store Coordination

• Manage company store operations including inventory, ordering, and fulfillment coordination
• Ensure brand consistency across marketing materials and merchandise

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Dual focus or coursework in Marketing Operations and Finance strongly preferred

Experience

• 0–2 years of experience in marketing, business operations, or administrative coordination
• Internship experience in B2B marketing, events, or corporate environments is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• 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); familiarity with CRM and marketing automation tools is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on accuracy and execution

Personal Attributes

• 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

Why This Role?
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad, “agency-style” experience within a global B2B organization, working across multiple marketing disciplines. You’ll develop a strong foundation in marketing operations, campaign execution, and cross-functional collaboration, positioning you for long-term career growth within marketing or business leadership.

What Success Looks Like

• Marketing programs executed seamlessly with strong operational support
• Budgets and financial processes managed accurately and efficiently
• Events and campaigns delivered on time with high attention to detail
• Strong internal reputation as a reliable, proactive, and results-driven team member

If you’re looking to build a career in marketing and want exposure to the full spectrum of B2B marketing in a global technology company, this is the role for you.

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If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.