Marketing Projects and Events Specialist

Oak Brook, IL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $70,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Life and AD&D insurance

disability

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job Description

Hub Group is a premier, customer-centric supply chain company specializing in comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. With a strong emphasis on innovative technology and service excellence, Hub Group optimizes supply chains to enhance efficiency, visibility, and customer satisfaction. As a publicly traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker HUBG, Hub Group generates approximately $5 billion in revenue and employs around 6,000 dedicated professionals and drivers worldwide. The company is committed to a service philosophy known as "The Way Ahead," which underscores their focus on integrity, innovation, and superior customer care. Hub Group values the importance of how services are delivered, not just what is delivered, reinforcing a culture centered on ethical business practices and continuous improvement.

The Marketing Projects and Events Specialist at Hub Group plays a vital role in enhancing the brand's presence across various platforms and events. This position is responsible for managing Hub Group’s involvement in industry, proprietary, and customer events, including internal special projects and the Cause Container charitable program that fosters corporate social responsibility. The specialist will coordinate with multiple internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure the smooth execution of marketing initiatives and event planning, maintaining a cohesive brand experience.

The role involves detailed planning and budget management for events, promoting employee engagement initiatives, managing promotional items through the Hub Group Store, and overseeing marketing-related billing and ERP system processes. The position requires a proactive individual skilled in communication, organization, and budgetary oversight who can adapt to a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Marketing, the specialist will contribute significantly to Hub Group’s marketing strategy and success by delivering impactful projects and events that align with the company's objectives.

This full-time role offers an estimated annual salary of $70,000 plus bonus eligibility. Hub Group also provides a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and paid holidays. Overall, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where the Marketing Projects and Events Specialist can develop professionally and contribute to the company's growth, all while embracing Hub Group's commitment to service and innovation.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, hospitality management or related field
One to three years of experience in marketing or event planning
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Highly detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to manage budgets and billing processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change
Experience with Survey Monkey, Qualtrics, HubSpot, and Adobe Creative Cloud a plus

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, hospitality management or related field
One to three years' experience in marketing or event planning, such as in hospitality or not-for-profit sectors
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively across all company levels and with customers
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly detail-oriented with strong planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills
Ability to manage budgets, process and track billing
Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Experience with Survey Monkey, Qualtrics, HubSpot, and Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change in a team environment

Job Duties

Lead the planning and execution of events, including proprietary, customer, industry and stakeholder events
develop and manage event schedules and checklists
produce and manage event materials, including trade show booths, giveaways, sponsorships, reservations
track and report on established event budgets, while looking to reduce costs where appropriate
manage team communications
travel for on-site management of specific events as needed
Lead Hub Group's Cause Container charitable program, including acting as liaison with partner charities, suggesting changes, and promoting the program internally and externally
Collaborate with team members to promote via social media, website, and communications
Oversee Hub Group promotional item orders and manage the online store
Responsible for special projects such as award procurement, building items, business cards, holiday cards, calendars, and other internal requests
Manage marketing purchase order and invoice processing and monitor marketing budget allocations
Maintain open communication across marketing department and other teams to ensure colleagues are informed on project details
Build cross-functional relationships between departments
Adapt duties and responsibilities as assigned over time