Marketing Coordinator (Emerging Markets)

Marketing Coordinator, Emerging Markets

We are seeking a Marketing Coordinator, Emerging Markets, to lead marketing initiatives in our newest and fastest-growing sectors, with a primary focus on the Chicago market. Reporting directly to the Senior Market Manager of New and Emerging Markets, you will work alongside the marketing lead to bring campaigns to lifedeveloping creative assets, driving community and stakeholder outreach, coordinating vendors, and ensuring our programs are executed with precision and brand integrity. This is a hands-on, high-impact, and highly collaborative role for someone who thrives on building. Much of the work happens in partnership with cross-functional teams, operations, data, design, and external vendorsso you will excel if you genuinely enjoy working with others and understand that the best outcomes come from collaborating. By joining this team, you will be on the ground floor of Accel's expansion into emerging markets, working closely with the senior marketing leadership team and gaining broad, hands-on, cross-functional experience across creative design, communication, community relations, events, and analytics. As the Chicago market matures, the role will broaden to support additional emerging markets, mirroring the scope of the marketing function. As these markets establish themselves, so will your scope, influence, and impact, making this an exceptional opportunity and a genuine launchpad for an ambitious, early-career marketer looking to grow within Accel Entertainment's fast-paced, regulated industry.
Duties and Responsibilities

Creative Production
Maintain brand standards: Create sales decks, one-pagers, handouts, and signage mockups aligned with typography, color, and layout guidelines
Manage asset workflows: Coordinate internal feedback cycles and route creative assets to the design team for final refinement and approval
Stakeholder & Community Outreach
Drive diverse outreach: Build relationships with location owners and community partners using culturally resonant, multilingual materials
Manage localized assets: Coordinate the review and localization of translated materials with native-speaker reviewers
Sales Enablement
Empower sales teams: Develop licensing decks, segment-specific handouts, and field-visit collateral to accelerate the sales pipeline
Vendor Coordination
Oversee production vendors: Source and coordinate with print, signage, video, and fulfillment vendors to secure quotes and track timelines
Manage project delivery: Ensure all outsourced marketing collateral is delivered on time and within budget
Reporting & Analytics
Track campaign metrics: Maintain performance tracking tools and direct mail reports
Synthesize data insights: Turn campaign performance data into clear, actionable insights for future initiatives
Communications
Write compelling copy: Craft clear, on-brand internal and external communications, including emails, announcements, and campaign messaging
Events
Execute field activations: Lead logistical coordination for company events from initial planning through on-site execution
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Align internal partners: Partner with sales, operations, data, and design teams to keep marketing initiatives strategically aligned
Foster team-first execution: Share work early to proactively loop in the right partners for stronger project outcomes
Act as a connective link: Ensure all stakeholders are equipped with the information and tools needed to execute on time
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, or a related field
Experience
13 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
Relevant internships and project work count toward the experience requirement
Familiarity with gaming, hospitality, or another highly regulated industry is preferred
Prior experience supporting events or vendor coordination is preferred
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional copywriting skills with the ability to craft compelling internal and external communications
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines simultaneously
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or a design-adjacent background is preferred
Ability to build performance tracking tools and report on campaign metrics
A genuine passion for cross-functional teamwork and engaging the right partners for better results
A proactive, self-starting approach with comfort taking initiative in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable sharing early, partial work for refinement and iterating quickly based on feedback
Ability to act as a central connective link to keep diverse internal and external teams aligned
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Typical office environment
Travel may be required
The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Base Pay Range :
$60,000-70,000/yr
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset.
Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.
Accel Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.