Marketing Manager

RPM Raceway, the premier destination for high-speed karting, immersive entertainment, corporate events, and family fun, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Marketing Manager to lead local marketing efforts in the Chicago market.

This role is responsible for increasing brand awareness, driving guest traffic, generating event leads, and building strong community partnerships throughout the Chicago area. The ideal candidate is creative, data-driven, highly organized, and passionate about creating memorable guest experiences.

Recently recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, RPM Raceway continues to cement its status as a leader in the “competitive socializing” and gaming sectors.

Ideal Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

3+ years of marketing experience, preferably in entertainment, hospitality, retail, experiential marketing, or consumer-facing brands

Proven success developing and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns that drive traffic, revenue, and brand awareness

Strong experience with digital marketing, including social media, email marketing, SEO/SEM, paid advertising, and website management

Experience analyzing campaign performance using marketing analytics and data to optimize results

Exceptional communication, project management, and organizational skills

Experience managing marketing budgets, vendors, and agency relationships

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong creative thinking with a customer-first mindset

Willingness to travel to RPM Raceway locations and support on-site events as needed

You'll Crush It If You Have Experience With:

Entertainment, attractions, family entertainment centers, hospitality, or venue marketing

Grand openings, community partnerships, grassroots marketing, and local event promotion

Influencer marketing and social media content creation

CRM, loyalty, and guest engagement programs

Collaborating with operations, sales, and leadership teams to drive venue performance

Building campaigns that increase group events, corporate bookings, memberships, and repeat visitation