Marketing Coordinator (Emerging Markets)
Accel Entertainment, Inc. · Illinois
📍 Burr Ridge, ILvia workday
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About Us
Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 27,000 electronic gaming terminals in over 4,300 third-party local and regional establishments across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel also owns and operates brick and mortar casinos and a racino venue.
Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, opened in April 2025 and features over 270 electronic gaming machines, food and beverage amenities, a sports book, para-mutuel betting and 55 days of thoroughbred horse racing a year. For more information, please visit www.accelentertainment.com .
Job Description :
SUMMARY
We are seeking a Marketing Coordinator, Emerging Markets, to lead marketing initiatives in our newest and fastest-growing sectors, with a primary focus on the Chicago market. Reporting directly to the Senior Market Manager of New and Emerging Markets, you will work alongside the marketing lead to bring campaigns to life—developing creative assets, driving community and stakeholder outreach, coordinating vendors, and ensuring our programs are executed with precision and brand integrity. This is a hands-on, high-impact, and highly collaborative role for someone who thrives on building. Much of the work happens in partnership with cross-functional teams, operations, data, design, and external vendors—so you will excel if you genuinely enjoy working with others and understand that the best outcomes come from collaborating. By joining this team, you will be on the ground floor of Accel’s expansion into emerging markets, working closely with the senior marketing leadership team and gaining broad, hands-on, cross-functional experience across creative design, communication, community relations, events, and analytics. As the Chicago market matures, the role will broaden to support additional emerging markets, mirroring the scope of the marketing function. As these markets establish themselves, so will your scope, influence, and impact, making this an exceptional opportunity and a genuine launchpad for an ambitious, early-career marketer looking to grow within Accel Entertainment's fast-paced, regulated industry.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative Production
Maintain brand standards: Create sales decks, one-pagers, handouts, and signage mockups aligned with typography, color, and layout guidelines
Manage asset workflows: Coordinate internal feedback cycles and route creative assets to the design team for final refinement and approval
Stakeholder & Community Outreach
Drive diverse outreach: Build relationships with location owners and community partners using culturally resonant, multilingual materials
Manage localized assets: Coordinate the review and localization of translated materials with native-speaker reviewers
Sales Enablement
Empower sales teams: Develop licensing decks, segment-specific handouts, and field-visit collateral to accelerate the sales pipeline
Vendor Coordination
Oversee production vendors: Source and coordinate with print, signage, video, and fulfillment vendors to secure quotes and track timelines
Manage project delivery: Ensure all outsourced marketing collateral is delivered on time and within budget
Reporting & Analytics
Track campaign metrics: Maintain performance tracking tools and direct mail reports
Synthesize data insights: Turn campaign performance data into clear, actionable insights for future initiatives
Communications
Write compelling copy: Craft clear, on-brand internal and external communications, including emails, announcements, and campaign messaging
Events
Execute field activations: Lead logistical coordination for company events from initial planning through on-site execution
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Align internal partners: Partner with sales, operations, data, and design teams to keep marketing initiatives strategically aligned
Foster team-first execution: Share work early to proactively loop in the right partners for stronger project outcomes
Act as a connective link: Ensure all stakeholders are equipped with the information and tools needed to execute on time
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, or a related field
Experience
1–3 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
Relevant internships and project work count toward the experience requirement
Familiarity with gaming, hospitality, or another highly regulated industry is preferred
Prior experience supporting events or vendor coordination is preferred
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional copywriting skills with the ability to craft compelling internal and external communications
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines simultaneously
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or a design-adjacent background is preferred
Ability to build performance tracking tools and report on campaign metrics
A genuine passion for cross-functional teamwork and engaging the right partners for better results
A proactive, self-starting approach with comfort taking initiative in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable sharing early, partial work for refinement and iterating quickly based on feedback
Ability to act as a central connective link to keep diverse internal and external teams aligned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical office environment
Travel may be requ
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