Marketing Operations & Events Coordinator

Sonoco • Arlington Heights, IL

1d • $84,640 - $95,220 • Hybrid

About The Position

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. About ThermoSafe® Since 1989, ThermoSafe has been driven by a singular purpose: protecting the integrity of products that protect people. We’re a global team of thinkers, builders, and doers—passionate about advancing thermal science and redefining what’s possible in sustainable, temperature assurance packaging technology. From our labs to our manufacturing floors, and every function in between, ThermoSafe team members collaborate to design, produce, and deliver solutions that keep critical medicines safe across the globe. Here, curiosity drives progress. Collaboration fuels innovation. And every person’s work connects directly to the patients and communities we serve. Because at ThermoSafe, every degree—and every person—matters. Our culture values curiosity, accountability, and collaboration—empowering individuals to innovate, improve, and make real-world impact. The Marketing Operations & Events Coordinator owns the operational planning and execution of ThermoSafe’s tradeshow and event program and plays a critical role in ensuring marketing operations run smoothly across the organization. This role works closely with marketing team members and cross-functional partners across sales, product, operations, and finance to manage events, systems, memberships, inventory, and brand touchpoints that directly impact the customer experience. While execution is the primary focus, this role has the opportunity to contribute to and grow into greater ownership of event optimization and strategy over time.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in marketing operations, events, coordination, or a related role
• Experience managing logistics, vendors, inventory, or payments
• Comfort working within CRM, marketing, or procurement systems and learning new tools quickly
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel (trackers, budgets, data) and PowerPoint (presentations, timelines)
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Proactive approach with energy and initiative
• Effective collaboration skills across functions
• Interest in growing from execution into greater ownership and strategy
• Strong communication, follow-through, and a focus on ownership and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Owning end-to-end planning and execution of ThermoSafe’s tradeshow and event program
• Managing event registrations, contracts, invoicing, and payment processing
• Coordinating logistics including booth space, vendors, shipping, and returns
• Maintaining event calendars, timelines, checklists, and documentation
• Partnering cross-functionally to ensure teams are prepared and aligned
• Supporting post-event reconciliation, asset return, and continuous improvement
• Managing marketing-related memberships, subscriptions, and renewals
• Processing payments and supporting expense tracking in coordination with finance
• Maintaining and managing marketing inventory, including booths, samples, and branded materials
• Working confidently within marketing, human resources, and procurement systems to support workflows and approvals
• Ensuring data accuracy, documentation, and operational consistency
• Supporting operational aspects of the ThermoSafe brand that interface directly with customers
• Ensuring customer-facing materials and experiences meet brand standards
• Owning the execution of marketing and communications deliverables based on organizational needs
• Coordinating and distributing internal communications (announcements, updates, event communications)
• Supporting external-facing communications such as emails, event messaging, and customer updates

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed