Marketing Associate Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

A Marketing Associate is an integral part of the marketing industry, responsible for developing, executing, and managing marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and ultimately increase sales. They are tasked with conducting market research to identify target audiences, analyzing competitors, and staying up-to-date with industry trends to make informed decisions about marketing campaigns. Their role often involves working closely with other marketing professionals, sales teams, and creative departments to produce compelling marketing materials, such as advertisements, social media posts, and email campaigns. Marketing Specialists/Representatives/Associates also track the performance of these campaigns, using various analytical tools to measure success and identify areas for improvement.

To be effective in their role, Marketing Associates should possess strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, as well as creativity and adaptability to respond to changing market conditions. A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field is typically required, and additional certifications, such as Google Analytics, Facebook Blueprint, or HubSpot Inbound Marketing, are valuable assets that can set candidates apart. Prior to becoming a Marketing Associate, individuals may gain experience in various entry-level marketing and sales roles, such as Marketing Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator, or Sales Representative. As they progress in their careers, Marketing Associates may transition into more specialized roles, such as Digital Marketing Specialist, Brand Manager, or Content Strategist.

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Digital Marketing Specialist

  • PIOVAN GROUP
  • Niles, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Niles, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • moments ago

, workflows, and lead nurturing Optimize paid digital advertising, website content, SEO efforts, and overall digital performance....

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Senior Marketing Specialist (Global User Campaign Specialist)

  • Wolters Kluwer
  • Riverwoods, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in user campaigns, lifecycle marketing, customer marketing, campaign operations, or enablement....

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Marketing Specialist

  • Ametek, Inc.
  • Mount Prospect, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago

What You'll Do: Plan and execute integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns across healthcare and education markets; track performance and optimize results using data-driven insights Partner closely...

Hybrid

Product Marketing Specialist

  • Gallagher
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (13 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (13 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Introduction Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with...

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Marketing - Associate Product Manager

  • BISCO
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

This position will have the option to work a hybrid schedule, with two days from home after three months of employment, with the remainder working in our office out of Schaumburg, IL. BISCO is...

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Marketing Specialist

  • Dmg Mori USA
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Job Title Marketing Specialist Reporting Manager General Manager, Marketing Location 2400 Huntington Blvd., Hoffman Estates IL 60192 Hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm Classification...

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Sr. Product Marketing Specialist - INTL

  • Insight Global
  • Northbrook, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Day to Day: - Launch and execute marketing campaigns that drive pipeline and sales leads - Partner with product, sales, and business leaders on go-to-market strategy - Work with digital media teams...

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Painting Estimator / Marketing Specialist

  • Fresh Coat Painters
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 11 days ago

Painting Estimator / Marketing Specialist Fresh Coat Painters - 3.4 Lake Forest, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time 1 day ago Benefits On-the-job training Qualifications Customer communication...

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Account-Based Marketing Specialist

  • UL Solutions
  • Northbrook, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago

, campaign execution, or ABM support Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments Account-Based Marketing & Execution Working knowledge of ABM concepts and marketing campaign execution...

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Marketing and Communications Specialist

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Identify, monitor, and report on key performance indicators for marketing campaigns to ensure achievement of desired results (e.g., sales revenue, registrations)....

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Senior Digital Marketing Specialist

  • Composites One
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Begin your Composites One career today! Position Overview: The Senior Digital Marketing Specialist is responsible for owning and driving digital performance across e-commerce, demand generation,...

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Field Marketing Specialist

  • Jx Enterprises, Inc.
  • Wadsworth, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Wadsworth, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Coordinate photography and video filming for field events and marketing campaigns....

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Sales & Marketing Associate

  • The Bozzuto Group
  • Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Careers Culture & Benefits Construction Property Management Corporate Internships Search Careers Search Careers keyboard_arrow_down Oak Park, IL Sales & Marketing Associate New Full-Time Sales & Leasing...

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International Marketing Specialist

  • Phison International, Inc.
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 22 days ago

at Phison International, Inc. in Itasca, Illinois, United States Job Description Conduct market research on international logistics, freight forwarding, and global trade markets to identify...

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Field Marketing Representative

  • Home Genius Exteriors
  • Palatine, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Join One of the Fastest-Growing Remodeling Companies in the U.S! Home Genius Exteriors has skyrocketed from $2.7M to $292M in just 6 yearsand were on track to hit $1B faster than anyone in the...

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Demographic Data for Lake Forest, IL

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Salary for Marketing Associate Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

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Highest Education Level

Marketing Associates in Lake Forest, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
64.7%
Master's Degree
22.3%
Associate's Degree
4.4%
High School or GED
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Marketing Associates in Lake Forest, IL
4-6 years
34.8%
2-4 years
26.1%
1-2 years
17.4%
Less than 1 year
13.0%
None
8.7%


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