Manager, Marketing Operations, Agency and Resource Management - Sam's Club
Position Summary...Sam's Club is seeking a Manager, Marketing Operations, Agency & Resource Management, to oversee the day-to-day operations of our agency partnerships and optimize our internal and external marketing resources. In this role, you'll be a key player in ensuring our agency relationships are productive, cost-effective, and aligned with business goals. You'll also drive resource planning and allocation to maximize efficiency across marketing initiatives.If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have a knack for strategic thinking, and excel at managing complex relationships, we want to hear from you!What you'll do...Agency Management:
- Oversee the administration and operations of Sam's Club's agency partnerships, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead annual and quarterly business reviews to ensure agencies are meeting evolving brand needs.
- Develop scalable feedback frameworks (scorecards, KPIs) to measure agency performance.
- Support agency evaluations, onboarding, and contract negotiations, working closely with Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams.
- Ensure competitive pricing from agency partners using historical data and industry benchmarks.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate best practices into Sam's Club's agency management strategies.
- Oversee the resourcing and allocation of marketing functions, optimizing internal and external resources.
- Forecast upcoming resource needs using AirTable and flag opportunities for reallocation or investment.
- Analyze internal vs. external resource costs to drive efficiency and justify new resource investments.
- Identify workflow optimization opportunities to enhance go-to-market speed.
- 3+ years of marketing experience, with at least 2 years in Marketing Operations or a related function.
- Experience managing teams with strong leadership and collaboration skills.
- Expertise in running formal RFP/review processes for agencies and strategic partners.
- Strong understanding of contract negotiation, billing, and reconciliation.
- Experience in a large, matrixed organization with a track record of cross-functional collaboration.
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for process improvement and strategic problem-solving.
- Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing team with high visibility in the organization.
- Work on exciting, high-impact marketing initiatives.
- Collaborate with top-tier agency partners and internal teams to drive innovation.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.