Marketing Team Lead

Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Marketing Team Lead to join our growing team in Tinley Park, IL. In this role, you will lead a team of marketing professionals, drive integrated marketing strategies, and ensure the consistent execution of campaigns that support business growth. You will serve as the connective tissue between creative, digital, and content functions — setting goals, developing team members, and reporting outcomes to senior leadership.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of marketing specialists, coordinators, and content creators
• Develop and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns (digital, email, social, content, events)
• Define and track KPIs including lead generation, brand engagement, conversion rates, and ROI
• Manage marketing budgets and allocate resources effectively across channels
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, and operations teams to align marketing with business objectives
• Oversee content strategy, editorial calendars, and brand consistency across all channels
• Analyze campaign performance using data and analytics tools; present reports and insights to leadership
• Manage relationships with external agencies, vendors, and media partners
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging platforms, and competitive landscape
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews of marketing team members

Requirements: Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience

• 4–6+ years of progressive marketing experience
• 2+ years in a team lead, supervisory, or senior marketing role
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-channel campaigns from strategy through execution

Required Skills

• Proficiency in marketing automation platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Marketo, or Mailchimp)
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics (GA4) and paid media platforms (Google Ads, Meta Ads)
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategy
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot CRM)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Required Certifications

• Google Analytics (GA4) Certification
• HubSpot Marketing Certification (or equivalent marketing automation platform cert)
• Valid driver's license (for local events or off-site meetings as needed)

Recommended/Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with SEO/SEM strategy and tools (SEMrush, Moz, Ahrefs)
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or Canva Pro
• Familiarity with social media management tools
• Experience with content management systems (WordPress, Webflow, or similar)
• Event marketing or trade show coordination experience
• Knowledge of consumer behavior
• Experience working with influencer partnerships or PR agencies
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus
• Meta Blueprint Certification or Google Ads Certification is a plus
• MBA or Master's degree in Marketing/Business is a plus

Technical Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Skilled in Adobe InDesign; working knowledge of Illustrator & Photoshop.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent writing and verbal communication.
• Strong initiative, creativity, time management, multi-tasking, and organizational abilities.

Physical Capacity:

• Standard office work environment: ability to lift up to 25 lbs and sit for extended durations.
• Prolonged sitting, standing and using various forms of technology
• Valid drivers license and reliable form of transportation

Benefits

GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE: After a 30-day waiting period, full-time employees (who work at least 30 hours per week) and their dependents, are eligible to enroll in health benefits through Cigna. Health options include a choice of 2 PPO plans, a High Deductible Health plan and a HMO. In addition, Dental benefits are available as well as a Vision PPO plan utilizing the EyeMed network. Proven also offers voluntary worksite benefits including critical illness and accident coverage, short-term disability insurance, supplemental life and pet insurance.

EMPLOYER PROVIDED LIFE/AD&D INSURANCE: After a 30-day waiting period, Proven IT provides a flat $25,000 Life Insurance benefit, administered by BlueCross BlueShield, to all full-time employees (who work at least 30 hours per week). Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit payments are determined based on the type of loss incurred and are payable up to the full Life Insurance benefit amount. Life and AD&D Insurance coverage amounts are reduced at ages 65, 70 and 75.

EMPLOYER PROVIDED LTD: Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance is an employer-provided benefit and provides protection from loss of income in the event that an employee is unable to work due to illness, injury, or accident for a long period of time. The elimination period is 90-days, and the maximum benefit is 60% of covered payroll up to $6000/month. This benefit is paid entirely by Proven IT and has no cost to the employee.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: All employees may utilize the Disability Resource Services through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois to assist themselves and their immediate family with convenient resources to help address emotional, legal and financial issues. Telephonic counseling and web-based services are available as well as a limited number of geographically accessible face-to-face sessions.

401K PLAN: All employees are eligible after 120 days of service to contribute on either a pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) basis to the 401K plan, administered by Principal Financial Services. Proven offers an employer match equal to 100% of the first 3% of deferrals plus 50% of the next 2% of deferrals.

FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES: Proven IT partners with Merrill Lynch to offer financial advisement to all employees. Merrill Lynch financial advisors are available to assist employees at no cost, with their 401k and retirement questions.

PERMISSIVE TIME OFF POLICY: Proven provides a competitive paid time off policy for all full-time regular employees after a 90-day waiting period. Proven IT empowers their employees to work with their managers and team to coordinate all time off. Managers may impose a limit to requests for time off based on performance and tenure.

PARENTAL LEAVE: Proven IT offers a generous parental leave policy for new parents. After 24-months of employment, Proven provides full-time regular employees with 90-days of paid Maternity leave and 10-days of paid Paternity leave. Employees with less than 24-months of service may take the same amount of unpaid time off.

FITNESS CENTER: Proven IT offers a free on-site fitness center at the Tinley Park headquarters office location to all employees 24/7 Monday through Sunday. Employees utilize the gym equipment at their own risk.

Proven IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you need assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please contact us.

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