Marketing Coordinator I

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.

SUMMARY

The Sales and Marketing Assistant will provide administrative support to the sales and marketing development departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide a variety of administrative support functions in support of Marketing and Sales Development staff including:

Manages team calendar and handles scheduling and preparation for all-team meetings.

Orders meals and promotional items as requested and may run event-related errands (as needed)

Manages vendor invoices, tracks payments and monitors budgets for events.

Tracks and orders marketing and sales supplies

Maintains a directory and inventory of sales support materials, ensuring all resources are current and accurate, and coordinates creation of new materials as needed.

Maintains comprehensive competitive comparison library for all product categories.

Assists in the organizing of promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns.

May compile, format, and summarize information, graphs, and presentations.

Helps oversee company's social media presence and creates unique ideas to drive engagement.

Supports other general tasks as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Power Point and Excel

Strong writing and communications skills

Ability to work independently and through collaboration and co-creation

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects

Highly organized and excellent attention to detail

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or related field required

Minimum 2 years relevant experience required

Graphic design experience required; Adobe CS Suite preferred

Knowledge of Website CMS (content management system) a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Must be able to:

Perform activities including bending, stooping, standing, walking

Stand and walk from two (2) to four (4) hours per day

Climb up and down stairs two (2) to four (4) times per day

Operate common office equipment, i.e. PC, phone, copier, printer, fax

Work in office environment and on occasion in climate-controlled factory

Travel occasionally, by various means of transportation, including car, train, bus, plane

Hours of Work

7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (flexible start time)

Benefits:

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where you can make a significant impact immediately. You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life, LTD insurance, 401k (with company match), employee assistance, wellness and 100% tuition reimbursement programs. ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.