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Marketing Director

Xponential Fitness, Houston, TX, United States


MARKETING DIRECTOR – CLUB PILATE S OF NORTH HOUSTON / TMCP FITNESS INTERNATIONAL
Location: Houston, Texas (Full‑Time, In‑Office)

THE OPPORTUNITY
Club Pilates of North Houston (CPNH) is one of the top‑performing Club Pilates operators in the United States, with multiple studios consistently ranking among the highest in Texas and nationally. CPNH has been recognized as a 2025 Inc. 5000 award winner and a 2026 Inc. 5000 Top 100 Southwest Region honoree, reflecting its rapid growth, operational excellence, and market leadership.

TMCP Fitness International is the Master Franchisee for Club Pilates across six European countries (France, Ireland, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Monaco), responsible for scaling the brand internationally through franchise development, operational excellence, and brand leadership.

Together, CPNH and TMCP represent a unique platform that combines:

Best‑in‑class domestic studio operations

International franchise expansion

A mission‑driven focus on changing lives through fitness

We are seeking a Marketing Director to lead brand growth, communications, and performance marketing across this integrated platform. This is a high‑visibility leadership role with direct impact on:

Studio performance in Houston

Training and education platform growth

International brand alignment and expansion

Development of premium lifestyle experiences such as ViveLe Pilates

WHY THIS ROLE IS SPECIAL

Proven platform, not a turnaround. You are stepping into a business already performing at the top of the system, with the opportunity to elevate rather than fix.

Domestic scale + international expansion. Few roles offer the ability to impact both a high‑performing U.S. portfolio and an actively scaling European franchise platform.

Build something beyond studios. From the Houston Training Center to ViveLe Pilates, this role shapes not just marketing but experiences, education, and brand evolution.

Direct access to leadership and strategy. You will work closely with ownership and executive leadership, influencing decisions at both operational and strategic levels.

Create a world‑class brand standard. Opportunity to help define and scale a premium, consistent experience across multiple markets and cultures.

Mission‑driven growth. The focus is not just performance—it’s about changing lives, building teams, and creating opportunities for others to succeed.

ROLE OVERVIEW
Our Marketing Director will own and lead all aspects of marketing strategy, execution, and communications across a multi‑unit, multi‑market fitness platform. This individual must be equally strong in:

Performance marketing and lead generation

Brand storytelling and communications

Operational execution across multiple locations

Strategic alignment across domestic and international teams

International responsibilities are primarily liaison‑based, ensuring alignment with European marketing teams and supporting consistency in brand standards and go‑to‑market execution.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Multi‑Unit Growth & Performance Marketing

Drive membership growth, lead generation, and class utilization across all studios

Oversee paid media (Meta, Google), CRM systems, and digital funnelsOptimize conversion across the full member journey—from lead to long‑term retention

Establish clear KPI dashboards and performance accountability

Communications & Brand Leadership

Own internal and external communications across CPNH and TMCP

Develop consistent, elevated messaging across studios, franchise partners, and international markets

Support executive‑level communication, storytelling, and brand positioning

Ensure all touch points reflect a premium, world‑class brand standard

Training Center Marketing (Houston)

Lead marketing strategy for the Houston Training Center

Drive instructor recruitment, program awareness, and utilization

Position the training center as a center of excellence for Pilates education

Align closely with education leadership to elevate instructor quality and pipeline

ViveLe Pilates – Signature Experience

Lead the marketing and growth of ViveLe Pilates, TMCP’s international travel program

Drive demand through compelling storytelling, targeted campaigns, and member engagement

Position the program as a premium lifestyle extension of the Club Pilates brand

Coordinate messaging across domestic studios and international markets

International Marketing Liaison

Partner with European marketing teams across TMCP territories

Ensure alignment in brand standards, campaign execution, studio launch strategies

Support international development efforts through shared best practices and scalable marketing frameworks

Local Studio Marketing & Community Engagement

Oversee grassroots marketing, partnerships, and local activation strategies

Support studio openings, pre‑sales, and community‑based initiatives

Build relationships with local businesses, influencers, and wellness communities

Brand & Content Strategy

Maintain consistency in brand voice, visual identity, and storytelling

Oversee content strategy across social media, instructor storytelling, member journeys

Ensure alignment with Club Pilates brand standards while elevating execution

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Lead internal marketing resources, agencies, and external partners

Collaborate closely with regional leadership, studio teams, international counterparts

Manage budgets and allocate resources based on ROI and growth priorities

CANDIDATE PROFILE
We are seeking a leader who combines analytical rigor with creative vision, and who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Required Experience

5+ years in marketing leadership roles within boutique fitness, franchising, or multi‑unit retail/service environments

Proven track record of driving lead generation and membership growth, managing multi‑location marketing strategies, and executing performance marketing campaigns with measurable ROI

Strong expertise in digital advertising (Meta, Google), CRM systems and lifecycle marketing, data analysis, and KPI management

Core Capabilities

Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline

Exceptional communication and brand leadership skills

Data‑driven decision‑making with a performance mindset

Ability to operate across both local execution and global alignment

Strong leadership presence with cross‑functional influence

Preferred Experience

Experience with Club Pilates or similar boutique fitness brands

Exposure to franchise systems and compliance structures

Experience working with or supporting international markets

Fluency in French (highly preferred) to support collaboration with European teams

Passion for fitness, wellness, and member experience

SUCCESS MEASURES

Increased lead generation across studios

Cost per lead and conversion efficiency

Training center enrollment and utilization

ViveLe Pilates participation and revenue contribution

Brand consistency and execution across all markets

ROI on marketing investments

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Full‑time, in‑office role based in Houston, TX

High‑performance, entrepreneurial culture

Direct collaboration with executive leadership

Multi‑location operational oversight

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