Trade Show & Content Marketing Specialist

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.