Director of Marketing Operations

BODYBAR Pilates HQ

Director of Marketing Operations

Fort Worth, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Annual performance bonus (10% of base salary)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Wellness resources

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Vision insurance

    About BODYBAR Pilates

    BODYBAR Pilates is a rapidly growing boutique fitness franchise delivering high-energy, community-focused reformer Pilates experiences nationwide. We are seeking a strategic, systems-oriented Director of Marketing Operations to lead the execution engine of the marketing department.

    Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, this role is responsible for driving operational excellence across marketing planning, workflow management, campaign execution, and cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate is a highly organized marketing operations leader who thrives on building scalable systems, improving team efficiency, and ensuring initiatives are delivered with clarity, accountability, and measurable impact.

    What You’ll Do:

    Marketing Operations & Execution

    Lead marketing planning and execution across campaigns, promotions, partnerships, retail launches, and franchisee-facing initiatives

    Translate strategic direction into project plans, timelines, deliverables, and ownership across the marketing team

    Serve as the operational lead across creative, digital, social, retail, and external partners to ensure alignment and on-time execution across all channels

    Own and maintain the master marketing calendar, managing priorities, dependencies, and launch readiness

    Oversee cross-channel execution for retail campaigns and product launches in partnership with retail and procurement teams

    Build and manage a scalable marketing intake and prioritization system that balances internal and franchisee needs

    Process Optimization & Performance Management

    Develop workflows, systems, SOPs, and planning tools that improve execution efficiency and accountability

    Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks across campaign development and cross-functional handoffs

    Establish campaign tracking frameworks, timelines, ownership, and success metrics

    Consolidate reporting and performance insights into executive-level summaries and actionable recommendations

    Lead recurring campaign reviews and execution retrospectives to strengthen future delivery

    Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment

    Manage and support members of the marketing team through prioritization, coaching, and execution accountability

    Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and operational excellence

    Partner closely with Operations, Learning & Development, Franchise Development, Retail, and Procurement teams to align initiatives and execution plans

    Serve as the escalation point for timeline conflicts, resource constraints, and execution challenges

    Support the VP of Marketing by overseeing day-to-day execution and operational coordination

    Vendor & Agency Coordination

    Manage integrated timelines and deliverables across agency and vendor-supported initiatives

    Establish clear expectations for scope, approvals, deadlines, and launch readiness

    Ensure external deliverables align with campaign objectives and internal execution plans

    What We’re Looking For:

    Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred

    7+ years of experience in marketing operations, project leadership, or cross-functional marketing management within a multi-location or franchise environment

    Experience supporting franchise or consumer-facing brands strongly preferred

    Proven success building scalable workflows, planning systems, and operational processes that improved team efficiency and execution quality

    Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management experience

    Understanding of creative, digital, and social marketing functions and operational workflows

    Prior people management experience required

    Proficiency with project management and collaboration platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, Google Workspace, and reporting tools including Power BI

    Key Strengths for Success:

    Strong operational and systems mindset

    Excellent organization, prioritization, and project management skills

    Ability to drive accountability and alignment across teams

    Effective communicator and collaborative leader

    Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, growing organization

    Passion for health, fitness, and boutique wellness brands; Pilates familiarity is a plus

    Work Environment:

    Hybrid work structure requiring a minimum of 2 days per week at BODYBAR headquarters in Fort Worth, TX.

    Flexible work from home options available.

    BODYBAR Pilates is a boutique fitness franchise. Each location is independently owned and may have varying perks, compensation, and employment requirements. Contact the location you are applying to directly for specific employment questions.