We’re seeking a Marketing Coordinator (Chicago based) to help turn day-to-day marketing and field events and operations into qualified meetings, pipeline, and ARR.
Runwise is the leading smart operating system for buildings. We control and optimize every system—including heating, cooling, electric, gas, and water—across 10,000+ buildings throughout the United States.
The impact is substantial: Runwise lowers energy costs and reduces fossil fuel usage by ~20% in every building we serve, while making these spaces more comfortable, safe, and affordable. This translates to removing the equivalent of 100,000 cars worth of carbon emissions annually and more than $100M in energy savings.
As a well-funded startup backed by leading investors, Runwise is headquartered in New York City with thriving operations in Chicago, Boston, and Washington D.C. We’re building the future of sustainable building operations at scale.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:- Plan, execute, and own the results of field events (prospect lunches/dinners, meetups, conference side events): venues, AV, swag, run-of-show.
- Help Runwise expand their reach through strong B2B strategic channels (co marketing with key network publications, 3rd party partners, and other creative outlets)
- Be a strong bridge between marketing activities and sales efforts. Responsible for reporting on how activities are converting into deals and eventually dollars won.
- Maintain the master events calendar and reusable playbooks; manage timelines, checklists, and vendors.
- Track budgets/POs, negotiate quotes, and report weekly on attendance, meetings, and pipeline influenced.
- 1–3 years in B2B marketing/events/ops (SaaS/startup a plus).
- CRM/MAP fluent (Salesforce/HubSpot) with strong Sheets/Excel; comfortable with badge scanners/QR capture.
- Detail-obsessed logistics pro who loves checklists and day-of execution; calm under pressure.
- Clear, concise writer able to spin up invites, reminders, and recaps fast.
- Highly organized, accountable, and deadline-driven; you own outcomes.
- Willing to be hands-on (shipping, setup, lifting boxes) and regularly attending local events as needed.
What you believe:
- No job is too small.
- Sincerity builds trust.
- Setbacks fuel progress.
- Efficiency is vital.
Salary: $80,000 with OTE of $92,000 (varied on experience and market rate):
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA & FSA options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Access to Talkspace & Health Advocate
- Flexible PTO
- Commuter Benefits
- 401K
- Company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Free in-office lunch on Wednesdays
- Hybrid work environment in our Chicago office
- Summer Fridays
- Monthly L&D Series
- Employee Resource Groups (e.g. DEIB Committee, Run Club)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company, one of the true leaders within energy efficiency in the Northeast. You will be surrounded by talented people, including working very closely with our co-founder and sales leader. Your success will also make a tangible impact on reducing carbon emissions across the country, within the cities where we operate.
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What We Do
Runwise is a fast-paced, customer-focused New York City / Boston based energy tech startup that controls the heating systems in nearly 2000 + buildings throughout the Northeast. Runwise’s unique hardware and software service significantly reduces energy usage, substantially lowering costs and carbon output.
Why Work With Us
We are unique in the industry, because we use a dynamic, real-time data-driven approach to manage every aspect of heating systems, helping our customers reduce energy costs and tenant complaints. We take responsibility for the quality of the boiler operation, tenant comfort, and most importantly fuel savings.
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