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Event and Marketing Operations Manager

Event and Marketing Operations Manager

Drapery ConnectionDowners Grove, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a positive, energetic, proactive, go getter who enjoys talking to people, working smart, chasing goals and celebrating team success. As a part of our business development team, our Marketing & Events Coordinator manages the planning, logistics, and execution of marketing initiatives and company events, while supporting overall brand visibility, team operations, and digital communication efforts

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Coordination

  • Manage and support scheduling, showroom and marketing teams
  • Manage and support events team and fill in when needed
  • Conduct site visits and ensure brand presentation standards are met
  • Oversee setup and breakdown logistics; coordinate with vendors, partners, and internal staff
  • Organize and execute all logistics for marketing events
  • Maintain event calendars, schedules, and deadlines

Marketing Support

  • Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns aligned with company goals
  • Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure consistent brand messaging across channels
  • Create and manage social media content calendars in collaboration with content team
  • Collect content (photos / videos) at events for marketing use
  • Skills & Qualifications

  • Staff management experience is a must
  • Valid driver’s license; local travel required
  • Required to work some weekends and evenings for events
  • Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, social media platforms)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in social media content creation and engagement strategies
  • Understanding of visual branding; interest or experience in photography or visual arts preferred
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
  • Benefits time :

  • Insurance – medical, dental, vision
  • Life insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Paid gas expense
  • Salary – start at $50k / year

    Drapery Connection is a local, family-owned business with over 80 years' experience in the home design / window fashion industry.

    Drapery Connection is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a growing company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

    We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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