Marketing Manager Jobs in Illinois
Marketing Manager jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated in consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior director. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most competitive hiring metros in the country, with Naperville and Evanston drawing additional corporate demand. Long-established employers such as McDonald's, Abbott, and Kraft Heinz regularly hire marketing managers across brand management, digital marketing, and product marketing disciplines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Social Media & Marketing Manager – Cafe 44
Location: Morton Grove, IL
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: $15–$30 per hour, depending on experience
About Cafe 44
Cafe 44 is a modern specialty coffee shop focused on serving exceptional coffee, handcrafted drinks, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our community.
We're looking for a creative, motivated, and hands-on Social Media & Marketing Manager to help grow our brand, strengthen our online presence, and bring fresh ideas to the business.
This role goes beyond posting on social media. We're looking for someone who can create great content, help develop seasonal drink promotions, maintain our website, and find creative ways to bring more customers through our doors.
If you enjoy coffee culture, content creation, photography, and marketing, we'd love to meet you!
Responsibilities
Social Media Management & Content Creation
- Create, film, edit, and publish engaging content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other social media platforms.
- Capture high-quality photos and videos of drinks, food, customers, events, and behind-the-scenes moments.
- Develop creative content ideas that follow current trends while maintaining Cafe 44's brand identity.
- Plan and maintain a monthly content calendar with consistent posting.
- Write engaging captions, schedule posts, and maintain an active social media presence.
- Respond to comments, direct messages, and engage with our online community.
- Create Instagram Reels, TikToks, stories, and promotional graphics.
- Monitor social media performance and recommend ways to increase engagement, followers, and customer traffic.
Website Management & Menu Photography
- Maintain and make occasional updates to Cafe 44's existing website.
- Update menu items, pricing, photos, seasonal offerings, and promotional information as needed.
- Take professional-quality photos of all menu items to create a complete, visually appealing online menu.
- Ensure new drinks and food items have updated photos and descriptions on the website.
- Keep website information accurate, organized, and consistent with our branding.
- Help improve the website's appearance and overall customer experience.
Our website is already built and running. This role only requires light editing, updating, and maintenance. No website development or advanced coding experience is necessary.
Seasonal Drinks & Creative Marketing
- Work with management and baristas to brainstorm and develop new seasonal drinks, flavors, and limited-time specials.
- Help create seasonal menus and promotional campaigns for holidays and special occasions.
- Organize photoshoots and promotional content for new drink launches.
- Develop creative names, descriptions, and marketing materials for featured drinks.
- Identify popular coffee and beverage trends that could work well at Cafe 44.
- Help coordinate seasonal decorations, displays, and promotional materials to match upcoming campaigns.
Brand Growth & Local Marketing
- Develop creative marketing strategies to attract new customers and encourage repeat visits.
- Promote private events, catering opportunities, seasonal specials, and café events.
- Identify opportunities to collaborate with local businesses, influencers, and content creators.
- Help increase Cafe 44's visibility within Morton Grove and surrounding communities.
- Assist with maintaining our Google Business Profile, including updated photos, information, and promotions.
- Create promotional flyers, digital graphics, menu boards, and other marketing materials.
- Help promote customer loyalty programs, special offers, and new café initiatives.
- Collaborate with management on marketing campaigns and advertising opportunities.
- Track campaign results and suggest improvements based on customer engagement and business performance.
Qualifications
- Previous experience managing social media accounts for a business or brand.
- Strong photography, videography, and content editing skills.
- Experience with CapCut, Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or similar editing software.
- Understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and current social media trends.
- Creative eye for branding, food photography, and visual storytelling.
- Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently.
- Willingness to work on-site to capture content and collaborate with our team.
- Ability to take initiative and bring new ideas to the table.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with coffee shops, restaurants, food and beverage, or hospitality marketing.
- Experience with food and product photography.
- Basic website editing or content management experience.
- Graphic design experience.
- Familiarity with Meta Business Suite, Google Business Profile, and social media analytics.
- Experience with paid social media advertising.
- Knowledge of local marketing, influencer partnerships, and promotional campaigns.
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling.
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
- Free drinks during shifts.
- Employee discounts on food and beverages.
- Creative freedom to develop and present new ideas.
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding local brand.
- Potential for a full-time position as the business grows.
- Fun, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who doesn't just post content but genuinely wants to help grow Cafe 44.
The ideal candidate has an eye for aesthetics, understands what makes content engaging, and knows how to turn creative ideas into real results.
Whether it's creating a viral latte video, launching a seasonal drink campaign, photographing our entire menu, refreshing our website, or finding new ways to attract local customers, we want someone who takes initiative and is excited to make an impact.
We're especially interested in someone who can bring fresh ideas without needing constant direction and who enjoys being involved in the creative side of running a coffee shop.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Your resume.
- Links to social media accounts you've managed, a portfolio, or examples of content you've created.
- A brief introduction explaining why you'd be a great fit for Cafe 44.
Join Cafe 44 and help us take our brand to the next level!
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Morton Grove, IL 60053
Social Media & Marketing Manager – Cafe 44
Location: Morton Grove, IL
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: $15–$30 per hour, depending on experience
About Cafe 44
Cafe 44 is a modern specialty coffee shop focused on serving exceptional coffee, handcrafted drinks, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our community.
We're looking for a creative, motivated, and hands-on Social Media & Marketing Manager to help grow our brand, strengthen our online presence, and bring fresh ideas to the business.
This role goes beyond posting on social media. We're looking for someone who can create great content, help develop seasonal drink promotions, maintain our website, and find creative ways to bring more customers through our doors.
If you enjoy coffee culture, content creation, photography, and marketing, we'd love to meet you!
Responsibilities
Social Media Management & Content Creation
- Create, film, edit, and publish engaging content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other social media platforms.
- Capture high-quality photos and videos of drinks, food, customers, events, and behind-the-scenes moments.
- Develop creative content ideas that follow current trends while maintaining Cafe 44's brand identity.
- Plan and maintain a monthly content calendar with consistent posting.
- Write engaging captions, schedule posts, and maintain an active social media presence.
- Respond to comments, direct messages, and engage with our online community.
- Create Instagram Reels, TikToks, stories, and promotional graphics.
- Monitor social media performance and recommend ways to increase engagement, followers, and customer traffic.
Website Management & Menu Photography
- Maintain and make occasional updates to Cafe 44's existing website.
- Update menu items, pricing, photos, seasonal offerings, and promotional information as needed.
- Take professional-quality photos of all menu items to create a complete, visually appealing online menu.
- Ensure new drinks and food items have updated photos and descriptions on the website.
- Keep website information accurate, organized, and consistent with our branding.
- Help improve the website's appearance and overall customer experience.
Our website is already built and running. This role only requires light editing, updating, and maintenance. No website development or advanced coding experience is necessary.
Seasonal Drinks & Creative Marketing
- Work with management and baristas to brainstorm and develop new seasonal drinks, flavors, and limited-time specials.
- Help create seasonal menus and promotional campaigns for holidays and special occasions.
- Organize photoshoots and promotional content for new drink launches.
- Develop creative names, descriptions, and marketing materials for featured drinks.
- Identify popular coffee and beverage trends that could work well at Cafe 44.
- Help coordinate seasonal decorations, displays, and promotional materials to match upcoming campaigns.
Brand Growth & Local Marketing
- Develop creative marketing strategies to attract new customers and encourage repeat visits.
- Promote private events, catering opportunities, seasonal specials, and café events.
- Identify opportunities to collaborate with local businesses, influencers, and content creators.
- Help increase Cafe 44's visibility within Morton Grove and surrounding communities.
- Assist with maintaining our Google Business Profile, including updated photos, information, and promotions.
- Create promotional flyers, digital graphics, menu boards, and other marketing materials.
- Help promote customer loyalty programs, special offers, and new café initiatives.
- Collaborate with management on marketing campaigns and advertising opportunities.
- Track campaign results and suggest improvements based on customer engagement and business performance.
Qualifications
- Previous experience managing social media accounts for a business or brand.
- Strong photography, videography, and content editing skills.
- Experience with CapCut, Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or similar editing software.
- Understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and current social media trends.
- Creative eye for branding, food photography, and visual storytelling.
- Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently.
- Willingness to work on-site to capture content and collaborate with our team.
- Ability to take initiative and bring new ideas to the table.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with coffee shops, restaurants, food and beverage, or hospitality marketing.
- Experience with food and product photography.
- Basic website editing or content management experience.
- Graphic design experience.
- Familiarity with Meta Business Suite, Google Business Profile, and social media analytics.
- Experience with paid social media advertising.
- Knowledge of local marketing, influencer partnerships, and promotional campaigns.
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling.
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
- Free drinks during shifts.
- Employee discounts on food and beverages.
- Creative freedom to develop and present new ideas.
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding local brand.
- Potential for a full-time position as the business grows.
- Fun, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who doesn't just post content but genuinely wants to help grow Cafe 44.
The ideal candidate has an eye for aesthetics, understands what makes content engaging, and knows how to turn creative ideas into real results.
Whether it's creating a viral latte video, launching a seasonal drink campaign, photographing our entire menu, refreshing our website, or finding new ways to attract local customers, we want someone who takes initiative and is excited to make an impact.
We're especially interested in someone who can bring fresh ideas without needing constant direction and who enjoys being involved in the creative side of running a coffee shop.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Your resume.
- Links to social media accounts you've managed, a portfolio, or examples of content you've created.
- A brief introduction explaining why you'd be a great fit for Cafe 44.
Join Cafe 44 and help us take our brand to the next level!
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Morton Grove, IL 60053
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The qualifications that appear most often in marketing manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a closely related field
- Three or more years of experience managing marketing campaigns or marketing teams
- Demonstrated proficiency with digital marketing platforms, analytics tools, and CRM software
- Experience developing and executing integrated marketing strategies across multiple channels
- Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee budgets and cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with Illinois consumer markets and regional media or retail distribution networks
Marketing Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a marketing manager in Illinois?
Marketing managers in Illinois are not required to hold a state-issued license or registration. The typical path begins with a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or communications, followed by several years in roles such as marketing coordinator, analyst, or specialist. Illinois employers in Chicago's large corporate sector often look for candidates with demonstrated campaign ownership and measurable results. A portfolio of successful campaigns and proficiency with digital analytics tools strengthens a candidacy considerably.
How much do marketing managers make in Illinois?
Marketing managers in Illinois earn a median of about $162,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $95,990 for the lowest 10% to over $276,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire marketing managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring marketing managers in Illinois right now include AbbVie, Amgen, and Hyatt, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and mid-size consumer brands in the Chicago metro means consistent demand across industries including packaged goods, healthcare, and financial services.
Which Illinois cities have the most marketing manager jobs?
Chicago, Deerfield, and Mettawa have the most marketing manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the majority of demand as the headquarters city for major consumer brands and financial institutions, while Naperville and other suburban Cook and DuPage County communities attract corporate offices and regional marketing teams that prefer lower-cost office footprints outside the city center.
Are there remote marketing manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 84% of marketing manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves strategy, content development, and digital campaign management that translates naturally to remote settings. Brand and content-focused roles tend to offer the most flexibility, while event marketing and retail marketing positions more commonly require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a marketing manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building experience in a coordinator or specialist role first, then moving into management. Large Illinois employers such as those in Chicago's packaged goods, insurance, and healthcare sectors regularly hire marketing coordinators and brand associates as development-track roles. Adjacent positions in sales operations, market research, or communications at Illinois-based firms provide transferable skills. A portfolio demonstrating campaign execution, even from internships or freelance projects, gives candidates a measurable edge over those without one.
Where can I find and apply to marketing manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to marketing manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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