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Marketing Operations Associate

Ace Open · verified Oct 18, 2026
Costa Mesa Full-time Junior Marketing Operations

At a glance

Junior Marketing Operations role at Ace. Costa Mesa · full-time · $86,100–$115,000 base.

SalaryStated by Ace
$86,100 – $115,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleMarketing Operations
SeniorityJunior
LocationCosta Mesa
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$86,100–$115,000
PostedOct 18, 2026 · today
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build marketing budgets and forecasts above one million dollars, then reconcile spending and prepare invoices
  • Track vendor and contract purchase agreement budgets, keeping reports current for marketing teams
  • Share budget changes and possible impacts with planning teams, and coordinate communications with vendors and internal partners
  • Manage agency, vendor and internal relationships while finding ways to improve processes and automate work

What you bring

  • You have experience administering budgets or finance work and coordinating projects
  • You communicate clearly in writing and conversation, with strong organization and attention to detail
  • You can use Outlook, Word and Excel, and prioritize concurrent projects to meet deadlines
  • Marketing budget experience, including media plans and project management, is preferred

Who this fits

This junior-level role suits someone comfortable owning budget work and coordinating projects across marketing teams and vendors. You’ll work on a flex schedule with three remote days per month.

From the employer

Marketing Operations Associate

The Marketing Operations Associate provides independent direction in the initiation, implementation and management of projects and programs. This position performs operational duties in support of the Marketing Operations teams, including management of budgets. This position follows a flex work schedule with three days remotely per month.

Responsibilities to include:


· Assist with the development and preparation of annual budgets, goals, and objectives. Provide monthly forecasting, effective budget updates and budget reconciliation. Prepare invoices for payment.

· Constructs and manages marketing budgets and forecasts in excess of $1 million.

· Develop and maintain budget tracking/reporting for various vendors and contract purchase agreements.

· Participate in budget meetings and other meetings as required. May initiate and coordinate written and oral communication between internal partners and vendors.

· Ensure planning team is aware of budget activities and potential impact to overall markets approved budgets.

· Manage vendors, agencies, and internal partner relationships.

· Identify and integrate continuous improvement components to increase efficiencies and automation as needed.

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.


Job Requirements:


· 4-year College Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field preferred.

· Budget/finance administration and project coordination experience preferred.

· Professional verbal and written communication skills required.

· Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

· Prior experience working with Marketing budgets including media plans and project management preferred.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office software products, including Outlook, Word and Excel required.

· The candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize projects effectively to meet key program deadlines on a consistent basis.

The starting pay range for this position is:

$86,100.00 - $115,000.00

Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

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Remarkable benefits:
• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision

• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension

• Tuition assistance

• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs

• Paid parental leave

• Wellness programs

• Employee discounts (membership, insurance,

travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization participates in E-Verify

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

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