Marketing Coordinator

Schaumburg, IL (Hybrid)

$25/hr – $35/hrMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 hr ago

Job Summary

You will own the coordination of marketing tasks across dealership websites and campaigns, driving content updates, schedule management, vendor and internal communications, and performance reporting to ensure timely, accurate execution.

  • Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and approvals across departments
  • Align with the Marketing Manager on priorities and tracking progress

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a current task list and calendar with deadlines, project status, approvals, and next steps for each assigned dealership.
  • Prioritize work by urgency, business impact, and deadlines. Confirm priorities with the Marketing Manager when requests compete for time.
  • Move between projects without losing track of unfinished work. Keep files and supporting documentation organized and easy to locate.
  • Follow up proactively with vendors and internal teams, communicate progress, and flag missing information or deadline risks early.
  • Adapt calmly when plans change, ask questions when direction is unclear, and maintain accuracy when working under time pressure.
  • Website Content Support
  • - Assist with updating monthly sales offers and quarterly service and parts offers across assigned websites.
  • - Assist with scheduling and publishing bi-monthly blogs using provided copy and creative.
  • - Check content accuracy, formatting, and publishing deadlines; flag discrepancies for resolution.
  • Reporting and Performance Support

Requirements

  • 2–3+ years of marketing, advertising, or dealership experience preferred.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to explain how you track multiple projects, recurring tasks, and deadlines.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing requests, and communicate workload concerns before deadlines are missed.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy, including proofreading and checking information before publication or submission.
  • Computer proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud tools including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Premiere; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and Final Cut.
  • Basic understanding of HTML and CSS, with proficiency in HTML for assigned website content updates.
  • Basic to expert understanding of the automotive industry and how dealership sales, service, and marketing work together.
  • Solid understanding of SEO best practices and knowledge of emerging SEO trends, with the ability to apply relevant practices to marketing content.
  • Strong communication and dependable follow-through, with the ability to work independently on a project or in a team environment.
  • Ability to follow all directions provided for each project, including specifications, deadlines, and approval requirements; ask for clarification when needed.

Benefits

  • This is a family owned and operated business.
  • Paid time off, plus select paid holidays.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company sponsored Life & Disability Insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Vehicle discounts
  • Employee referral program
  • Growth opportunities
  • Professional development
  • Option to work from home Fridays (after 90 days of employment)
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The Patrick Dealer Group

As family-owned and operated car dealers in Chicago for over four generations-and a legacy reaching back to Henry Ford-we know that a truly outstanding luxury car buying, and service experience takes more than flash and sizzle. It takes dedication, knowledgeable staff, and an ongoing devotion to our customers. That’s “The Patrick Difference.”Part of the “Patrick Difference” includes our “Patrick Promises” which are a unique set of promises that we make to each of our customers and are available to our customers when they purchase or lease with us. These promises include things such as, but not limited to, 1-year of complimentary dent and ding coverage, 15 percent off full detail one time per year with a scheduled appointment and a 3-year collision deductible rebate on all vehicles in your household. These are just some of the numerous benefits to being part of the Patrick Family as part of our Patrick Promises. Come see us today!

Founded in 1907
Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
144 employees (5 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$25/hr – $35/hr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($62K) is in line with the median base salary for Marketing Coordinator roles in the United States ($60K).

Marketing Coordinator median pay in the United States

$60K/yr

Most pay falls between $52K and $69K. Based on 939 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (3% of company)
Median Tenure
8.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
523.1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$8.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
15%
Direct
61.2%
Referral
12.3%
Social
10.9%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~144
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Marketing Coordinator

The Patrick Dealer Group · Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid