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Manager Marketing Operations
Simple Science Inc. —Costa Mesa, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- 3 years
- Project management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sales Support Lead
UCI, Inc. —Irvine, CA
- From $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
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Sr. Manager, Marketing
Simple Science Inc. —Costa Mesa, CA
- $120,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
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- Dental insurance
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Product Manager (Senior-Level, Individual Contributor)
Nuve Controls LLC —Tustin, CA
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- 5 years
- AWS
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Senior Manager of eCommerce, Dickies
Oved Apparel Group —Costa Mesa, CA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
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Events and Field Marketing Manager
Phocas Software —Costa Mesa, CA
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
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- Mid-level
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Event & Retail Marketing Manager
5.11 —Costa Mesa, CA
- $95,000 - $115,000 a year
- 5 years
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Field Marketing Manager (West)
OLIPOP —Huntington Beach, CA
- $95,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Background check
- Clean driving record
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Merchandising Manager of Operations
Neiman Marcus —Newport Beach, CA
- $78,007 - $97,509 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sales & Events Manager
GO RENTALS —Newport Beach, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Fabrication Project Manager
The Simple Luxe Events & Builds —Norwalk, CA
- $71,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- Construction site
- Computer literacy
- Travel reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
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Entry-Level Account Manager
Confidential —Garden Grove, CA
- $55,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Global Manager, Social Media
Culture Kings —Costa Mesa, CA
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Commercial
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Social Media and Influencer Marketing Manager
Tillys —Irvine, CA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Analytics Manager, Marketplace
Collectors —Santa Ana, CA
- $105,611 - $171,462 a year
- Email
- Remote
- Master's degree
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Assistant Boutique Manager - South Coast Plaza
Bucherer USA —Costa Mesa, CA
- $70,000 - $88,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Merchandising
- Bachelor's degree
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9d
Senior Growth Marketing Manager
Optimism —Newport Beach, CA
- $140,000 - $165,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Office
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Marketing Manager
Specialty Restaurants —Costa Mesa, CA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Marketing
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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11d
Vans: Manager, Digital Insights
VF Corporation —Costa Mesa, CA
- $95,040 - $118,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Office
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Global Manager, Influencer Marketing
Culture Kings —Costa Mesa, CA
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Senior level
- Commercial
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Manager Marketing Operations

Simple Science Inc. -
Costa Mesa, CA

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
$90,000 - $100,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Marketing project management
Customer communication
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Collaborative technology platforms
Managing projects
Marketing operations
Integrated marketing
Marketing agency experience
monday.com
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

We’re a creative and experiential marketing agency producing unforgettable brand experiences for major brands, specializing in live events, A/V production, integrated campaigns, digital engagement, social amplification, creative design, and sales enablement strategies that drive measurable business impact.

We’re expanding our team and looking for a Manager Marketing Operations based in Southern California. This is a key tactical execution role responsible for delivering high-quality, on-time, and on-budget experiential marketing programs. Reporting to the VP Marketing, this position focuses on translating brand experience strategies into flawless day-to-day execution across multi-vertical client programs (campaigns, digital integrations, incentive programs, hybrid activations, sales enablement tools, etc.).

This role emphasizes strong project management (utilizing Monday.com), cross-functional coordination, client communication, operational excellence, and solid foundation in marketing strategy. While highly collaborative with leadership, the Manager operates as an individual contributor without direct reports, focusing on hands-on delivery and supporting the team in execution and driving operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Execution – 60%

Lead end-to-end project management for assigned client programs, including building and maintaining detailed timelines, budgets, resource plans, deliverables, and risk management.
Manage day-to-day client deliverables, asset coordination, version control, approval processes, and status reporting.
Ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration with A/V, creative design, graphic design, video production, social/digital, and other internal teams.
Serve as the primary operational point of contact for clients on assigned accounts/programs.
Able to quickly identify potential issues before they happen, misalignment with strategy, scope creep, and ability to problem solve.
Track progress, proactively surface issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.

Operational Coordination & Delivery – 20%

Partner closely with the Senior Manager, Marketing Operations on workload balancing, prioritization, and execution support.
Execute operational tasks with precision while maintaining strong alignment with the strategic vision set by the Director of Brand Experience and Senior Brand Experience Managers.
Facilitate internal status meetings, client update calls, and cross-team alignment sessions.
Support on-site event production and logistics as required for assigned programs.

Process Support & Continuous Improvement – 10%

Utilize and help refine standardized templates, workflows, and project management best practices.
Contribute ideas for operational improvements and efficiency gains.
Support the onboarding and rotational development of Marketing Associates by providing guidance on project tasks and best practices.

Sales & Strategy Support – 10%

Provide accurate timelines, resource estimates, and operational feasibility input during proposal development and scoping.
Participate in internal proposal reviews and pitch preparation as needed.
Capture post-project learnings and feed operational insights back to strategy leads.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Project Management, or related field.
3-5+ years of experience in marketing operations, project management, or experiential/event marketing in an agency or client-services environment.
Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-channel programs with multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency with project management platforms (Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, etc.) and collaboration tools.
proficiency preferable.
PMP or similar certification is a plus.

Physical & Mental Requirements

Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with clients and internal teams.
Calm, solutions-focused mindset under pressure.
Willingness to support occasional on-site activations or client meetings (up to 20% travel/on-site) and flexibility during peak periods.
Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude.

Reporting Structure

Direct Report To: VP, Marketing

If you’re exceptionally talented but not aligned with the above, this won’t be the right environment.

How to Apply Please send:

Your resume
A summary of your experience working with / in a creative agency.
How this role aligns with your ability to manage experiential marketing projects.
A short note telling us what excites you about experiential marketing and why you’d be a great fit for this role

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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