Marketing Manager

KellyMitchell Group; Riverwoods (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a Marketing Manager to support international marketing initiatives aimed at increasing acceptance, transaction volume, and issuance growth. The role requires strong project management, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities include coordinating timelines, developing agendas, presenting insights, and driving market expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Analytics, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting marketing, project coordination, business operations, or sales enablement initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional meetings and managing follow-up activities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret business data and reporting metrics.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience creating reports, presentations, and data-driven business insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support international acceptance acceleration initiatives and strategic growth programs.
• Coordinate and manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Develop meeting agendas, facilitate cross-functional discussions, and track action items.
• Partner with internal sales teams and external stakeholders to support market expansion efforts.
• Research, identify, and communicate acceptance gaps and growth opportunities.
• Provide marketing, reporting, and analytical support to the International Markets sales organization.
• Analyze and organize acceptance testing results, market share data, and performance metrics.
• Create data visualizations and presentations that communicate key findings and recommendations.
• Support the development of strategic marketing insights that drive business growth.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation related to ongoing initiatives.
• Ensure timely follow-up and execution of project deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

PowerPoint

Reporting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a premier financial services provider, is seeking a Marketing Manager. This role will support international marketing initiatives focused on driving acceptance, transaction volume, and issuance growth. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, data analysis capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Core Responsibilities

• Support international acceptance acceleration initiatives and strategic growth programs
• Coordinate and manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications
• Develop meeting agendas, facilitate cross-functional discussions, and track action items
• Partner with internal sales teams and external stakeholders to support market expansion efforts
• Research, identify, and communicate acceptance gaps and growth opportunities
• Provide marketing, reporting, and analytical support to the International Markets sales organization
• Analyze and organize acceptance testing results, market share data, and performance metrics
• Create data visualizations and presentations that communicate key findings and recommendations
• Support the development of strategic marketing insights that drive business growth
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation related to ongoing initiatives
• Ensure timely follow-up and execution of project deliverables

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Analytics, or a related field preferred
• Experience supporting marketing, project coordination, business operations, or sales enablement initiatives
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience coordinating cross-functional meetings and managing follow-up activities
• Ability to analyze and interpret business data and reporting metrics
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience creating reports, presentations, and data-driven business insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Financial services, payments, banking, or card network experience
• Marketing analytics or market research experience
• Experience supporting sales and business development organizations
• Data visualization experience using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Experience with acceptance testing or market performance analysis
• International marketing or global business experience
• Knowledge of payment networks and merchant acceptance strategies

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong project coordination and organizational abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to translate data into meaningful business insights
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Self-starter capable of working independently
• Collaborative team player with a customer-focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills

Work Environment

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Approximately 12-month contract assignment

Opportunity to partner with global marketing, sales, and business teams

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $20.00 and $29.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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