- Company: Coates Group
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Salary: Pay not listed
Coates Group at a glance
Coates Group supplies digital menu-board content management for global QSR brands and was named a McDonald’s worldwide CMS provider. It also opened a U.S. headquarters in Chicago’s West Loop.
MKTG COORDINATOR at Coatesgroup in Chicago, Illinois - Full Time, No Remote
About This Position
This role will be pivotal in supporting our Global Marketing Director. As a Marketing Coordinator, you'll play a key part in driving impactful marketing initiatives that connect leading brands with their customers through dynamic and engaging experiences.
Your Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels
- Assist in content creation for digital signage and other marketing materials
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery
- Contribute to data analysis and reporting on campaign performance
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or related field
- 1-3 years of experience in marketing or a related role
- Familiarity with content management systems and digital signage solutions
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative Suite
About Coatesgroup
For over 60 years, Coatesgroup has been at the forefront of creating impactful customer experiences for leading brands. Our solutions are used globally across various industries, including Quick Service Restaurants like McDonald’s. We pride ourselves on being a family-owned business with an innovative spirit, focusing on creating connections and empowering partnerships through continuous growth and evolution.
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Recent news
- COATES GROUP NAMED MCDONALD'S GLOBAL PROVIDER OF DIGITAL MENU BOARD CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PR Newswire
- Peek Inside Coates Group’s New US Headquarters In the West Loop - Built In Chicago
- McDonald’s names Coates Group, Acrelec digital menu board providers - Kiosk Marketplace
- Coates Group Says It Has Won McDonald’s Global Digital Signage CMS Business - Sixteen:Nine
- Ampol Australia taps Coates Group for store signage, rebrand strategy - Retail Customer Experience
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Working in Chicago, Illinois
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Role is on-site in Chicago, Illinois—a Midwestern hub on Lake Michigan with a large economy and population (Illinois overview). Coates Group’s West Loop HQ puts the team near the city’s core business corridor.
Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-most land area. Its capital city is Springfield in the center of the state, a
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.4% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Unemployment rate in Illinois: 5.1% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in Illinois: 0.0% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Illinois: $15.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Illinois: $71,835 — via FRED
Home prices in Illinois (year over year): +5.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Cook County: $81,797 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Cook County: 32 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Cook County: Drove Alone (55%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Cook County: 91% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Studebaker Building, listed 1975 (74m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 59°F / low 44°F year-round (summers around 82°F, winters around 21°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,581/mo · $1,781/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 193m (633 ft)
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About this role & career path
O*NET lists related paths such as Account Executive, Account Manager, and Advertising Account Executive (11-2011.00). Coordinators who master media planning, cross-team campaigns, and client-facing content often move into account or promotions management.
Traits that fit this role
- Self-Confidence
- Leadership Orientation
- Innovation
- Adaptability
- Social Orientation
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
Industry news
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- Marquis Who's Who Honors Rhiannon R. Johnston for Expertise in Business Management - 24-7 Press Release Newswire
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Salary & compensation
Workers in Management occupations earn a national median of $86,012 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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- How would you turn a McDonald’s digital menu-board CMS win into a clear B2B campaign?
- Describe coordinating sales, design, and media on one promo asset.
- What KPIs would you track for QSR digital-signage marketing?
Strong fit if you like coordinated campaign work for a tech-enabled retail/QSR vendor in Chicago’s West Loop, with emphasis on promo materials, brand storytelling, and cross-department delivery rather than pure brand-agency creative.
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Listing facts
- Role Marketing Coordinator
- Employer Coates Group
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 18, 2026
- Apply by September 18, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (243 words)
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Typical work in Marketing Coordinator
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- Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies.
- Inspect layouts and advertising copy, and edit scripts, audio, video, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
- Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
- Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
- Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
- Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
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