Senior Marketing Associate

Who We Are

Modern Process Equipment (MPE) is a family-owned engineering and manufacturing powerhouse that's been shaping the coffee and food processing industry for over 65 years. We design and build the equipment that helps global brands like Starbucks, Nestlé, Purina, and Hershey's bring their products to market.

Based in Chicago, we combine small-company culture with big-company impact. Innovation isn't just encouraged here—it’s expected. And when we win, we celebrate together.

🎬 See what our team has to say:

We're not looking for someone to check boxes. We're looking for a Senior Marketing Associate who wants ownership—someone who drives projects from concept to completion across digital, print, and live events, with real responsibility and measurable impact.

You’ll own our website performance, SEO strategy, advertising campaigns, and trade show presence. And you’ll lead the way on AI integration—bringing speed, precision, and competitive edge to everything we produce.

If you love using data and emerging technology to make smarter decisions—and you thrive when your work directly moves the needle—this role was built for you.

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  Content & Creative Develop compelling advertising materials, proposals, and digital content that convert—leveraging AI tools to accelerate production and sharpen messaging
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  Digital & Analytics Own website updates, SEO optimization, and performance tracking via Google Analytics
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  AI Leadership Champion AI adoption across the marketing function—identifying tools, sharing best practices, and helping the team work smarter and faster
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  Demand Generation Execute targeted outbound email campaigns that build pipeline and drive results
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  Market Intelligence Use AI‑powered research tools to conduct competitive analysis and inform go‑to‑market strategy
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  Cross‑Functional Partnership Collaborate with sales, engineering, and leadership to align marketing with business growth

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
• 5-7 years of B2B marketing experience - manufacturing or industrial sector strongly preferred

• Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Jasper, or similar) for content, research, and campaign optimization
• Proven expertise in SEO, digital marketing, content development, and analytics
• Sharp writing skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling messaging
• Strong project management chops and a bias for action

• Hub Spot or similar CRM experience
• A forward-thinking mindset - you stay current on emerging marketing tech and know how to put it to work

• 💰 Competitive Pay
• Performance-based Compensation That Recognizes Your Impact
• 🏥 Health Benefits
• Comprehensive coverage
• 📈 401(k) Plan
• Generous contributions to invest in your future
• 🎓 Professional Development
• We invest in your growth - always
• 🏆 Industry Leadership
• Work with cutting-edge technology and marquee global clients
• 🤝 Collaborative Culture
• Your ideas matter. Your contributions are recognized.

Join a company where marketing drives growth, innovation fuels success, and your work helps shape an entire industry.

👉 Apply Now