Marketing Operations Manager
Solid State Marketing, San Diego, CA, United States
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Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Who We Are Solid State is one of the West Coast’s fastest-growing marketing and PR agencies - representing 40+ restaurants, nightlife concepts, and lifestyle brands from SoCal to Boise to Tokyo Japan.
We’re expanding our leadership team and looking for a strategic Operations Manager who can lead key accounts, manage and develop our team, and continuously improve internal systems as we scale. This role sits at the intersection of client leadership, team execution, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
Own and lead select flagship hospitality and lifestyle accounts, serving as the primary client point of contact
Oversee execution across social media, PR, influencer, and creative campaigns
Manage timelines, priorities, and deliverables across multiple teams and clients
Review, refine, and approve client-facing deliverables before release
Track performance metrics and reporting to ensure accountability and results
Build, optimize, and document internal workflows, systems, and processes
Support leadership with onboarding, internal communication, and scaling initiatives
Mentor and manage account managers, creatives, and contractors
Act as a bridge between strategy, execution, and operations to keep accounts running smoothly
You Are
A confident, polished communicator who can lead client conversations and manage expectations
A strong operator who thrives on structure, organization, and follow-through
Comfortable balancing creative strategy with operational discipline
Experienced in managing multiple brands or accounts simultaneously
Calm under pressure, proactive, and solutions-oriented
Naturally inclined to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable
Requirements
5+ years of experience in marketing, PR, or creative agency environments
Proven experience managing people, accounts, and cross-functional projects
Strong understanding of digital marketing, content strategy, and influencer programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with tools such as Asana, Slack, Loomly, Google Workspace (or similar)
Hospitality, lifestyle, or consumer brand experience strongly preferred
Perks & Growth
Competitive salary ($75,000–$100,000 DOE) plus performance-based bonuses
Hybrid flexibility (San Diego-based, in-person preferred)
Work with nationally recognized restaurant, nightlife, and lifestyle brands
Clear path for growth into a Director-level leadership role
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Marketing and Sales
Industries Advertising Services
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Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Who We Are Solid State is one of the West Coast’s fastest-growing marketing and PR agencies - representing 40+ restaurants, nightlife concepts, and lifestyle brands from SoCal to Boise to Tokyo Japan.
We’re expanding our leadership team and looking for a strategic Operations Manager who can lead key accounts, manage and develop our team, and continuously improve internal systems as we scale. This role sits at the intersection of client leadership, team execution, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
Own and lead select flagship hospitality and lifestyle accounts, serving as the primary client point of contact
Oversee execution across social media, PR, influencer, and creative campaigns
Manage timelines, priorities, and deliverables across multiple teams and clients
Review, refine, and approve client-facing deliverables before release
Track performance metrics and reporting to ensure accountability and results
Build, optimize, and document internal workflows, systems, and processes
Support leadership with onboarding, internal communication, and scaling initiatives
Mentor and manage account managers, creatives, and contractors
Act as a bridge between strategy, execution, and operations to keep accounts running smoothly
You Are
A confident, polished communicator who can lead client conversations and manage expectations
A strong operator who thrives on structure, organization, and follow-through
Comfortable balancing creative strategy with operational discipline
Experienced in managing multiple brands or accounts simultaneously
Calm under pressure, proactive, and solutions-oriented
Naturally inclined to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable
Requirements
5+ years of experience in marketing, PR, or creative agency environments
Proven experience managing people, accounts, and cross-functional projects
Strong understanding of digital marketing, content strategy, and influencer programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with tools such as Asana, Slack, Loomly, Google Workspace (or similar)
Hospitality, lifestyle, or consumer brand experience strongly preferred
Perks & Growth
Competitive salary ($75,000–$100,000 DOE) plus performance-based bonuses
Hybrid flexibility (San Diego-based, in-person preferred)
Work with nationally recognized restaurant, nightlife, and lifestyle brands
Clear path for growth into a Director-level leadership role
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Marketing and Sales
Industries Advertising Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Solid State Marketing by 2x
Get notified about new Marketing Operations Manager jobs in
San Diego, CA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr