Field Marketing Operations Manager

Primrose School

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of marketing operations, franchise operations, or program management experience
  • Experience managing high-volume operational processes, preferably in a franchise or multi-location context
  • Strong project management abilities, proficient in tools like Asana or Monday.com
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of juggling multiple priorities
  • Strong communicator, able to simplify complex processes into actionable guidance
  • Collaborative and solutions-focused, enhancing team effectiveness
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Own the workflow for Local School Marketing plan submissions across 560+ schools
  • Build and maintain systems to manage plan submissions accurately
  • Ensure visibility into submission status for accountability
  • Equip Field Marketing Managers with tools and guidance for planning cycles
  • Identify and recommend improvements for operational efficiencies
  • Track Franchise Owner compliance with marketing investments
  • Develop dashboards and reporting for leadership

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 50% tuition reimbursement for children or grandchildren attending Primrose Schools
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off


FIELD MARKETING OPERATIONS MANAGER

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Field Marketing Operations Manager serves as the operational backbone of Primrose's Local School Marketing (LSM) program. As Primrose relaunches and scales LSM across 560+ franchise locations, this role ensures the program runs with consistency, accuracy, and accountability.

This individual owns the systems, processes, and reporting that enable effective execution at scale creating visibility into plan submissions, tracking Franchise Owner (FO) compliance with marketing investment requirements, and maintaining clean, audit-ready records. The role is responsible for continuously refining operational processes by leveraging category best practices and proven Franchise business approaches to drive efficiency, innovation, and scalability. By building and managing the operational infrastructure of LSM, this role allows Field Marketing Managers to focus on coaching and driving stronger marketing outcomes at the school level.

This role is based in Atlanta in our Support Center office and reports to the Director, Field Marketing.

Program Operations & Process Management
  • Own the end-to-end workflow for annual Local School Marketing plan submissions across 560+ schools, including templates, timelines, approval routing, and documentation
  • Build and maintain scalable systems to manage high-volume plan submissions with accuracy and consistency
  • Serve as the single source of truth for plan submission status, ensuring real-time visibility into submitted, pending, and non-compliant schools
  • Equip Field Marketing Managers with standardized templates, toolkits, and clear process guidance for each planning cycle
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to enhance team effectiveness and the Franchise Owner experience

Compliance Tracking & Reporting
  • Track and report on Franchise Owner compliance with required local marketing investment across all markets
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and roll-up reporting for Marketing and Franchise Relations leadership
  • Proactively identify compliance risks and partner with Field Marketing and Franchise Support to resolve issues early
  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of marketing plans, approvals, spend commitments, and compliance status

Driving Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Proactively identify and drive opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement across the function to enhance performance, efficiency, and business outcomes.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement by challenging the status quo, testing new ideas, and scaling successful initiatives.
  • Leverage data, insights, and emerging trends to inform innovation efforts and optimize execution.

Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Partner with Franchise Support, Finance, and Legal/Compliance to ensure alignment with franchise agreement requirements
  • Partner with Commercial + Marketing team to support development of local school programs and toolkits
  • Serve as the operational liaison between Field Marketing and key partners, including Finance (budget tracking), IT (systems and tools), and Business Analytics (reporting)
  • Support onboarding of new Franchise Owners into the LSM program, ensuring clear understanding of expectations, tools, and processes


WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • 8+ years of experience in marketing operations, franchise operations, program management, or a related field
  • Proven ability to build and manage complex, high-volume operational processes (franchise or multi-location experience strongly preferred)
  • Strong project management skills, with experience using tools such as Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex processes into clear, actionable guidance
  • Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with a focus on enabling others rather than creating unnecessary complexity
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related fiel

WHAT YOU WILL GET
  • Commission or bonuses based on personal and company performance
  • 50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children and/or one grandchild at any Primrose School
  • Full-time team members are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance
  • 401k with company matching up to 3.5% and company provided life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program


Flexible work from home options available.

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