Field Marketing Manager

Location: Chicago, IL — hybrid (Cleveland, OH also considered)Type: Contract — up to $71/hr (W2)Duration: Immediate startAbout the RoleOur client, a global professional services firm, is looking for a hands-on field marketer to bring its brand and client experience to life in key local markets. You’ll lead the local marketing plan for priority markets — events, sponsorships, executive engagements, client experiences and community activations — working directly with market and business leaders to turn their growth priorities into programs that raise the firm’s visibility and deepen client relationships.This role is for someone who has owned a regional or local market end to end: building the plan, earning the trust of senior leaders, and then running the program on the ground. Experience in professional services, B2B, financial services or another relationship-driven business is the closest fit.If you’ve sat across from executives to decide what an event series should accomplish and then run it yourself, this is that role.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute field marketing plans aligned with local market priorities, business objectives and growth opportunitiesLead the planning and execution of local events, client experiences, executive engagements, sponsorships, conferences and community activationsPartner closely with local business and market leaders to understand their priorities and translate them into actionable marketing strategiesBuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including C-suite and executive-level leadersIdentify opportunities to strengthen the firm’s visibility and presence within local business communitiesDevelop relationships with local business organizations, chambers of commerce, industry associations, community partners and event organizersManage field marketing initiatives from concept through execution, including planning, stakeholder coordination, logistics, communications and follow-upCoordinate with internal marketing, communications, creative, digital and business teams to support field programsKeep local initiatives aligned with the broader brand and marketing strategy while staying relevant to each marketTrack program effectiveness and use engagement insights and stakeholder feedback to keep improving local market activitiesRequired Qualifications7+ years in field marketing, regional marketing, event marketing, experiential marketing or integrated marketingDemonstrated experience developing and executing local or regional market activation strategiesStrong experience planning and managing events, sponsorships, executive programs, client experiences and in-person activationsProven ability to build relationships with senior executives and navigate multiple stakeholder groupsStrong project management skills, with the ability to run multiple programs, priorities and deadlines at onceExperience working with business leaders, marketing teams, outside organizations, vendors and community partnersStrong communication, relationship-building and organizational skillsAble to operate both strategically and tactically, from building the market strategy to executing programs on the groundBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related fieldPreferred QualificationsBased in the Chicago, IL or Cleveland, OH areaField or market marketing experience in professional services, consulting, financial services or B2BBenefits: health insurance and a 401(k)This role requires the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualifications of the applicant.