B2B Marketing Specialist-Hybrid in Chicago

About Rewards Network 

For 40 years, Rewards Network has been helping restaurants grow revenue, increase traffic, and boost customer engagement through innovative financial, marketing services, and premier dining rewards programs. By offering unique card-linked offers, we introduce diners to fantastic restaurant experiences, leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to deliver value to restaurants, diners, and our strategic partners' loyalty programs.

Our Culture 

At Rewards Network, you'll be part of a driven and diverse team that excels in collaboration, issue resolution, and taking ownership of both personal growth and the company's success. We take pride in partnering with the world's most powerful loyalty programs to drive full-price paying customers to local restaurants through marketing services and flexible funding options. Our engaging and rewarding environment is designed to help you gain your full potential. 

Job Overview

The B2B Marketing Specialist is responsible for executing and managing marketing campaigns across multiple channels, ensuring effective brand communication, and optimizing engagement strategies. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams and sales representatives to drive marketing initiatives, enhance lead generation, and support Rewards Network growth. Success in this role requires a strong background in campaign execution and digital marketing with the ability to track performance and optimize efforts for maximum impact. 

This is a hybrid position and requires in office presence 2 days a week in Chicago. 

What you’ll bring to the table: (Responsibilities)  

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, B2B Marketing in developing and executing B2B marketing projects and campaigns to support objectives in sales support, customer acquisition and company revenue growth
• Serve as main point of contact for all sales-related marketing projects and initiatives, coordinating with creative, content, and multiple channels
• Manage and execute project timelines for campaigns and other sales initiatives; and ensure that projects and campaigns are executed
• Manage digital advertising efforts, including paid advertising, and SEO/organic content
• Track and analyze campaign performance, using data insights to refine strategies for better engagement and ROI
• Plan and execute short-term and long-term marketing campaigns, working closely with marketing strategy, creative and product teams

Do you have the right mix of ingredients: (Requirements)  

• 5+ years of related work experience, with at least 3+ years in Marketing & Paid Ads
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field; or equivalent combination of experience and education
  • Ability to ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels, including sales enablement materials
  • Strong understanding of B2B business operations, sales processes, and marketing execution.
  • engage with sales professionals, cross-department partners, and executive stakeholders.
  • Experience managing Paid Ads on Google and Meta (LinkedIn is nice-to-have)
  • with CRM platforms (preferred: Salesforce), marketing automation tools (preferred: Marketing Cloud), and analytics software (preferred: Domo)
  • A strong understanding of the restaurant/hospitality space

Education, Certifications and Experience: Preferred

• Experience in the Restaurant/Hospitality industry a plus
• 3+ experience in B2B marketing execution, campaign management preferred

What you’ll love about us: 

Comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

•    This is a full-time, exempt position and the base compensation for this opening in Chicago is expected to be $80,000-$100,000 annualized with a 7.5% bonus depending on level, candidate experience, skills, and other factors.

• Competitive Time Off Benefits: including flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and parental leave. 
• Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant customers.   
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)
• Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free
• Two dental plan options and a vision plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans
• Short Term and Long Term disability 
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance 
• Employee Life Assistance Program
• Hybrid working space in our state of the art office downtown located by the Metra and Ogilvie train stations
• Catered lunches provided on Tuesday's in our Chicago office