Manufacturing SaaS | Field & Event Marketing
Location : Chicago IL
Base : $70-100K
We’re looking for a highly motivated Bilingual Marketing Associate (English/Japanese) to join a fast-growing manufacturing SaaS company in the U.S. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of field marketing, events, and lead generation, and who wants to make a real impact in a rapidly scaling startup environment.
You’ll play a critical role in building brand presence, generating high-quality pipeline, and connecting manufacturing leaders with innovative technology that helps them operate smarter and faster.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute high-touch field marketing and offline events, including trade shows, industry conferences, and exclusive customer engagements
- Own event marketing strategy to drive qualified leads and measurable ROI for the sales team
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and internal stakeholders to align campaigns with business goals
- Develop compelling event messaging, presentations, and promotional materials tailored to target audiences
- Manage end-to-end event logistics: venues, vendors, budgets, timelines, and post-event follow-ups
- Track, analyze, and report event performance, turning insights into actionable improvements
- Maintain and update CRM with event-generated leads and ensure seamless handoff to sales
- Support the creation of localized marketing content in both Japanese and English
- Stay current on manufacturing and SaaS industry trends and competitive landscape
- 2+ years of experience in B2B marketing, field marketing, events, or lead generation (SaaS or manufacturing experience preferred)
- Fluent in Japanese and English (business-level proficiency required)
- Strong understanding of field marketing and pipeline generation
- Excellent project management skills with sharp attention to detail
- Confident communicator who can engage internal teams and external partners
- Self-starter mindset with strong ownership and execution skills
- Willingness to travel for events and conferences
- Experience with CRM or marketing automation tools (HubSpot, Salesforce) is a plus
- We’ll Be Especially Excited If You Have
- A strong passion for building something meaningful in a fast-growing startup
- Proven ability to take ideas from concept to execution
- Experience or industry relationships within manufacturing
- Rapid career growth in a high-impact, scaling startup
- Hands-on ownership of visible, revenue-driving marketing initiatives
- Collaboration with a driven, innovative, and global team
- Competitive base salary ($70,000–$100,000 DOE)
- Variable bonus and uncapped commission potential
- Stock options and long-term upside
- 100% company-covered health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) with 4% company match starting Day 1
- 15 days PTO, 5 sick days, and 10 company holidays
- Commuter & parking benefits
- Learning & development support (conferences, professional memberships)
- Company lunches, snacks, drinks, and regular team events
- Referral bonuses
- Part-time internship candidates are also welcome, provided there is strong commitment and ownership
We are a diverse, inclusive, and equal-opportunity workplace that values unique perspectives and experiences. We believe the best teams reflect the communities they serve.
Ready to help shape the future of manufacturing in the U.S.?
Apply now — we’d love to start the conversation.
