Senior Marketing Specialist

Trident Experiential; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event agency in Chicago seeks a Sr. Marketing Specialist to develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy. This role requires creativity and performance thinking, focusing on brand awareness and client loyalty in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of marketing experience preferred.
• Strong portfolio of digital and content work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing plan.
• Manage and optimize the company website and social media strategy.
• Create compelling content and maintain brand consistency.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Digital Marketing

Content Development

Project Management

Tools

HubSpot

Google Analytics

Adobe Suite

Job description

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Job Title: Sr. Marketing Specialist

Location: Chicago (Hybrid)

Company: Trident Experiential

Reports to: Director of Client Solutions

Type: Full-Time

About Us

Trident Experiential is a high-growth event agency based in Chicago, known for turning mission-critical corporate and association gatherings into powerful, behavior-shifting experiences. We’ve just launched our new brand—but we’re far from starting from scratch. As a “startup” with a running start, we’re backed by 30 years of experience, exceptional clients, and a bold new creative direction. Now we’re looking for a growth-minded marketing leader to amplify our reach, sharpen our positioning, and help us redefine our corner of a $2T industry…and look good doing it.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a Marketing Manager or ambitious and proven Marketing Specialist ready to stretch his/her wings to own and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy that drives brand awareness, inbound opportunities, and long-term client loyalty. This role blends creativity with performance thinking, and strategic vision with hands-on execution.

You’ll be the first dedicated marketing hire—laying the foundation for the department while collaborating closely with the CEO, Client Strategy, and Planning teams. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting and wants to grow their event marketing skills, and possibly an entire MARCOMM department behind them.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Management
• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing plan aligned with company growth targets
• Analyze industry trends, competitors, and client behavior to refine marketing strategy
• Digital Marketing & Web Presence
• Manage and optimize the company website, including SEO, content updates, and analytics
• Own the social media strategy, including content planning, scheduling, engagement, and reporting
• Launch and manage digital advertising campaigns (e.g., paid social, SEM, retargeting)
• Content Development & Brand Storytelling
• Create compelling, visually driven content, including blogs, newsletters, case studies, press releases, and bios
• Maintain brand consistency through style guides, messaging documents, and visual assets (video, design, photography)
• Work with internal experts to translate insights into thought leadership content
• Campaign Development & Execution
• Design and execute integrated campaigns across email, digital ads, and special projects
• Coordinate with internal teams and external resources to bring campaigns to life
• Track and report on campaign performance and continuously and iteratively optimizing results
• Sales & Team Collaboration
• Partner with the Client Solutions team to develop proposals, capabilities decks, and marketing collateral that supports lead generation
• Collaborate across departments to align marketing efforts with business development goals
• Support client event marketing needs
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and strategic brainstorms
• Marketing Operations & Administration
• Build and document marketing SOPs to support scalable growth
• Organize and manage marketing tools, content libraries, and brand assets
• Support the selection and implementation of new tools (platforms, CRM integrations, etc.) as needed
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in marketing (agency or professional services preferred)
• Strong portfolio of digital and content work
• Comfortable with tools like HubSpot, Google Analytics, Canva, Adobe Suite, and other industry standard tools and technology
• Freakishly meticulous writing and editing skills; detail-oriented
• Data-savvy and driven by measurable results
• Self-starter with a bias for action and love for building things from the ground up
• Familiarity with B2B marketing or the events/hospitality space is a plus
• Strong project management skills
• To apply, please submit your cover letter detailing your interest in the position and why you'd be a great fit for our team. In addition, include a link to your portfolio (or samples of your work) that demonstrates your relevant experience and abilities
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Internet Publishing

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