Trade Show & Content Marketing Specialist – South Elgin, IL
$70,000 - $90,000 + Paid Benefits, Onsite Gym, PTO, 401K Match
We are a well-established, family-owned food manufacturing company with more than 60 years of industry experience, known for delivering high-quality products and building long-standing relationships with our customers and partners. Our culture is rooted in a family-first mindset, stability, and collaboration, where employees are supported, valued, and given opportunities to grow within a dependable and people-focused environment. We also take pride in offering onsite benefits that reflect our commitment to our team.
We are seeking a Trade Show & Content Marketing Specialist to support the execution of trade shows while also developing integrated marketing content across digital, print, and video channels. This role plays a key part in representing the brand at industry events and ensuring consistent, engaging storytelling across all marketing touchpoints. South Elgin is a growing northwest suburban community in Kane County known for its strong business presence, family-friendly environment, and convenient access to the greater Chicagoland area.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Trade Show Execution (10+ Events Annually)
- Coordinate planning and execution of 10+ industry trade shows and customer events each year
- Support booth planning including layout, branding, and overall visual presentation
- Work with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth event setup and logistics
- Organize and prepare event materials, product samples, and promotional assets
- Provide on-site support during events to ensure strong brand execution and engagement
- Assist with post-show follow-up including recap summaries and key learnings
Marketing Content, Digital & Video Support
- Create and update marketing materials including digital assets, print collateral, and sales tools
- Capture, edit, and repurpose photo and video content from trade shows and company events
- Develop short-form digital content for use across social media, website, and internal platforms
- Support creation of booth visuals, presentations, and branded event storytelling content
- Maintain organized content libraries to support ongoing marketing and sales initiatives
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field required
- 3–6 years of experience in marketing, trade marketing, events, or content creation
- Experience supporting trade shows
- Strong skills in content creation, including basic video editing and digital asset development
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 5% for trade shows and events
*Corporate Resources has been hired by our client to recruit for this open position and any/all other positions as requested and posted.