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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 visitwww.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 required

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Base Pay Range:

$60,000-70,000/yr

Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.

Accel Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.