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Description

The Marketing Coordinator plays an essential role in supporting the operational rhythm of our business development and marketing teams. This role provides seamless coordination between client-facing strategy, pursuit execution and marketing operations.

This position requires a detail-oriented organizer and communicator who can manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and accuracy. You’ll work closely with sales leaders and marketing managers to coordinate calendars, manage CRM updates, support proposal efforts and drive event logistics.

From prepping materials for client meetings to orchestrating logistics for our client summit, you’ll be at the center of how we engage, pursue and deliver with consistency and precision. This role is ideal for someone who thrives behind the scenes, cares about the details and understands how operational excellence fuels strategic success.

Essential Functions

Sales Support

+ Manage the Sales Director’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, arranging travel, submitting expense reports, and coordinating internal team syncs.

+ Organize recurring Business Development team meetings; collaborate with the Sales Director to assign presenters and topics.

+ Coordinate scheduling for Business Development activities, including CRM updates and small client events (e.g., lunches, sporting events, entertainment).

+ Own CRM operations: lead monthly pursuit health check-ins, serve as the go-to resource for questions, and follow up on past due opportunities.

+ Manage Advocate Account Review meetings and prepare customizable templates for Account Managers.

+ Assist in planning and logistics for the annual internal Sales Team Client Summit.

+ Prepare and distribute weekly/monthly sales reports and pipeline updates.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Marketing Support

+ Build and maintain PowerPoint presentations for client meetings and proposals.

+ Format Word and InDesign documents to ensure brand compliance.

+ Package and archive final files: export PDFs, organize source files, archive prior versions, and prepare submission-ready ZIP packages.

+ Own the pursuit closeout process, ensuring all documents and insights are captured.

+ Gather and update project descriptions in OpenAsset.

+ Complete vendor registration forms and maintain records as needed.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Conference & Event Support

+ Support the Conference & Events Manager with venue research, vendor coordination, and logistics planning for conferences, trade shows, and client events.

+ Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and providing on-site event support as needed.

+ Manage event inventory, including tracking and maintaining pull-up banners, branded giveaways, tablecloths, and other physical materials.

+ Coordinate shipping and retrieval of booth assets and promotional materials.

+ Track event-related expenses, manage registration lists, and support post-event follow-up activities.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Client Engagement Support

+ Own the holiday gifting process, including research, procurement, personalization, tracking, and distribution.

+ Manage the client BBQ program, coordinating logistics, invitations, and on-site support.

+ Own the ticket allocation and tracking process for client-facing entertainment events (e.g., sports games, concerts).

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Why 1898 & Co.?

We turn business and technology insights into action for critical infrastructure industries. As a Sales & Marketing Coordinator, you will be part of a high-performing team that is passionate about delivering cutting-edge solutions to complex challenges. Join us in shaping the future of industries that matter most. 1898 & Co. is possibilities powered by experience.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related degree Required

+ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

+ Excellent communication skills: verbal, technical writing and creative writing as well as proofreading and editing.

+ High level of attention to detail.

+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Marketing

**Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** No

**About 1898 & Co.** 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.

**Req ID:** 252611

**Job Hire Type** New Grad #LI-MC #E98 N/A