Senior Marketing Associate

Modern Process Equipment (MPE) · Chicago, IL · On-Site

Who We Are

Modern Process Equipment (MPE) has spent 65 years building the machines behind the world's most recognized food and beverage brands - Starbucks, Nestlé, Purina, Hershey's.

We're a family-owned engineering and manufacturing company headquartered in Chicago, and we punch well above our weight: small-company culture, global client roster, and a genuine appetite for innovation at every level.

Marketing here isn't a support function. It's a growth driver. And we're hiring the person to help lead it forward.

🎬 Hear from the team: youtube.com/shorts/U4qf-PvZysU

The Role

As our Senior Marketing Associate, you'll be the an owner of MPE's external presence - from how we rank on Google to how we show up on the trade show floor.

You'll manage campaigns, analyze performance, and bring AI tools into our workflow in practical, results-driven ways.

This is a hands-on role with real autonomy. You'll work directly with sales, engineering, and leadership - and your output will be visible, measurable, and tied directly to pipeline.

What You'll Own

Content & Creative

Develop advertising materials, proposals, and digital content that move prospects through the funnel. You'll use AI tools to accelerate production - not replace judgment - and translate complex technical specs into messaging that actually resonates.

Website & SEO

Own site performance, execute optimizations, and track results through Google Analytics. You'll be accountable for organic visibility and conversion metrics, not just activity.

Email & Demand Generation

Build and execute targeted outbound campaigns that open doors with new accounts and nurture existing ones. You'll own the calendar, the copy, and the metrics.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

Use AI-assisted research tools to monitor competitors, spot market shifts, and feed strategic insights to leadership and the sales team.

Trade Shows & Events

Coordinate MPE's presence at industry events - from booth logistics to pre- and post-show campaigns - ensuring we show up sharp and follow up effectively.

AI Integration

Identify and implement AI tools that make the marketing function faster and sharper. You won't just use these tools - you'll help the team adopt them.

What You Bring

Experience

• 5–7 years of B2B marketing experience; manufacturing or industrial background strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field

Core Skills

• Working proficiency with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Jasper, or similar) applied to real marketing workflows - content, research, campaign optimization
• Solid SEO fundamentals and hands-on experience with Google Analytics
• Strong writing skills - especially the ability to make technical content accessible and persuasive
• Project management discipline: you own timelines, flag blockers early, and deliver

Nice to Have

• HubSpot or comparable CRM/MAP experience
• A habit of staying current on emerging marketing technology - and an instinct for what's actually worth adopting

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Performance Bonus: Tied to marketing and business growth metrics
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k): Company contributions included
• Professional Development: Budget for courses, certifications, and conferences
• Location: On-site in Chicago - collaborative by design, not mandate

Why This Role, Why Now

MPE is at an inflection point. We have the clients, the product, and the reputation. What we're building now is the marketing infrastructure to match.

The person we hire will set the standard - for process, for tools, for what great B2B marketing looks like in a manufacturing context.

If you want a role where your fingerprints are on the growth story, this is it.

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