Associate Marketing Coordinator (Chicagoland Area)

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

The Associate Marketing Coordinator will provide administrative and tactical support to the marketing team. This team member will assist with event logistics and vendor co-marketing activities under direct supervision to help support regional sales & marketing objectives. The candidate must be willing to learn while supporting a dynamic, fast-paced organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

Assist with organizing and executing assigned regional events.

Manage multiple priorities during event planning and execution.

Ensure deadlines are met for all event related activities, logistics, purchases, promotions, and deliverables.

Assist with managing event supplies and shipping coordination of supplies for all events.

Collaborate with the team to promote events using Marketo and helping drive registration.

Regular communication with marketing team & regional Sales Team – updates on event status and logistics, meeting deadlines, budget requirements, etc.

Collaborate with marketing specialists for pre-event, at-event, and post-event strategy to increase engagement.

Support the maintenance of registration lists, event calendars and provide necessary updates to the regional team.

Provide administrative support to marketing team as needed.

Provide onsite support for events when needed.

E-mail registrants prior to the events to confirm their attendance.

Other related duties as needed.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

1-2 years’ experience working in event marketing in a corporate environment.

Marketo, Eventbrite, or related marketing platform experience preferred but not required.

Experience with Salesforce or other CRM software preferred but not required.

Computer skills including a solid understanding of Microsoft Office products, Gmail and Google Cloud.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Self-motivated, self-starter with a track record for leading events and the campaigns associated with them.

Resourcefulness with a strong ability to problem solve.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent people and relationship-building skills to interact with colleagues, regional teams, and vendor partners.

Extremely detail oriented and results driven.

Demonstrated willingness to learn and use AI-enabled tools.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25% for local events within the North Central Region (some events may be hosted in the evening or require weekend travel)

This role is based in Chicagoland, with travel primarily throughout Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas, and Iowa, with additional travel to other North Central states as needed.

Must be willing to come into the Hinsdale office as needed, typically 1–2 days per week.  

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work.

Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day.

Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day.

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,200 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.  

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)

Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)

Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans

12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program

Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance

Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment

Pet Benefit Option