Runwise is hiring : Marketing Coordinator in Chicago

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About Runwise We’re seeking a Field Marketing Coordinator to help turn day-to-day marketing and field events and operations into qualified meetings, pipeline, and ARR. Runwise is the leading smart operating system for buildings. We control and optimize every system—including heating, cooling, electric, gas, and water—across 10,000+ buildings throughout the United States. The impact is substantial : Runwise lowers energy costs and reduces fossil fuel usage by ~20% in every building we serve, while making these spaces more comfortable, safe, and affordable. This translates to removing the equivalent of 100,000 cars worth of carbon emissions annually and more than $100M in energy savings . As a well-funded startup backed by leading investors, Runwise is headquartered in New York City with thriving operations in Chicago, Boston, and Washington D.C. We’re building the future of sustainable building operations at scale.

Responsibilities Plan, execute, and own the results of field events (prospect lunches / dinners, meetups, conference side events) : venues, AV, swag, run-of-show.

Help Runwise expand their reach through strong B2B strategic channels (co-marketing with key network publications, 3rd party partners, and other creative outlets).

Be a strong bridge between marketing activities and sales efforts. Responsible for reporting on how activities are converting into deals and eventually dollars won.

Maintain the master events calendar and reusable playbooks; manage timelines, checklists, and vendors.

Track budgets / POs, negotiate quotes, and report weekly on attendance, meetings, and pipeline influenced.

Who You Are 1–3 years in B2B marketing / events / ops (SaaS / startup a plus).

CRM / MAP fluent (Salesforce / HubSpot) with strong Sheets / Excel; comfortable with badge scanners / QR capture.

Detail-obsessed logistics pro who loves checklists and day-of execution; calm under pressure.

Clear, concise writer able to spin up invites, reminders, and recaps fast.

Highly organized, accountable, and deadline-driven; you own outcomes.

Willing to be hands-on (shipping, setup, lifting boxes) and regularly attending local events as needed.

What You Believe No job is too small.

Sincerity builds trust.

Setbacks fuel progress.

Efficiency is vital.

Salary and Benefits Salary : $80,000 with OTE of $92,000 (varied on experience and market rate).

Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA & FSA options

Paid Parental Leave

Access to Talkspace & Health Advocate

Flexible PTO

Commuter Benefits

401K

Company-paid life insurance

Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Free in-office lunch on Wednesdays

Hybrid work environment in our Chicago office

Summer Fridays

Monthly L&D Series

Employee Resource Groups (e.g. DEIB Committee, Run Club)

Note : This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company, one of the true leaders within energy efficiency in the Northeast. You will be surrounded by talented people, including working very closely with our co-founder and sales leader. Your success will also make a tangible impact on reducing carbon emissions across the country, within the cities where we operate.

Job information Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Marketing and Sales

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