Associate Manager – Marketing Operations, Enablement

TDS Telecommunications LLC

Associate Manager in Marketing Operations at TDS Telecom enhancing marketing execution through technology and agency partnerships. Oversee performance reporting and optimize operational efficiencies with a focus on measurable outcomes.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,300 - $122,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with internal teams to deploy, optimize, and govern the marketing operations technology stack, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM), email, paid media, analytics, and related platforms.
Ensure systems, integrations, and user enablement support business requirements, reporting needs, and scalable execution.
Manage operational agency relationships, including scopes of work, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and performance; identify optimization opportunities to improve quality, speed, and cost efficiency.
Own performance and spend reporting for marketing operations, including dashboards, KPIs, and attribution with market-level detail.
Establish data quality standards and governance to connect marketing activities to leads, traffic, and conversions, and communicate insights to stakeholders.
Conduct Request For Proposals (RFPs) and vendor selection processes; manage system integration and development workstreams; and oversee budgets, contracts, and execution calendars to ensure on-time delivery, quality control, and cost efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience.
3+ years marketing operations experience.
2+ years of advertising and integrated marketing experience.
Ability to travel 20% based on market needs.
Experience in marketing planning, development, and execution.
Background in local marketing, including brand activation and customer engagement activities.
Telecommunications or related service industry experience.
Proven ability to negotiate local partnerships, co‑marketing opportunities, and agent marketing.
Experience managing financial budgets.
Strong project management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with partners and internal teams.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems, scheduling tools, analytics platforms, and campaign tracking tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (for those working 30+ hours)
TDS Service Discounts
Education Assistance
Paid Volunteer Time

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Hard Skills & Tools

marketing operationsadvertisingintegrated marketingmarketing planningdata quality standardsperformance reportingbudget managementvendor selectionsystem integrationcampaign tracking

Soft Skills

project managementcommunicationinterpersonal skillsnegotiationcollaborationanalytical skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree