Marketing Operations Manager Job Westborough area,Massachusetts USA,Management

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!

Cumberland Farms is one of the fastest-growing convenience retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners:
Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our US headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.

What We Offer:

Competitive Wages
Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
Paid Time Off
Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
401K with Company Match
Team Member Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account
Company Spirit Days
Employee recognition and awards
And much more!

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Marketing Operations Manager to lead the planning, coordination, production, and flawless execution of all in-store marketing materials across Cumberland Farms' network of approximately 1,500 retail locations.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Media & Advertising, this is a mission-critical operations role that sits at the intersection of Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, Category Management, Supply Chain, Print Production, and Store Execution. The individual in this role ensures every promotional campaign, seasonal initiative, regulatory requirement, and merchandising change is accurately translated into store-ready signage that is executed on time, on budget, and in full alignment with our brand and overarching Marketing strategy.

Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, relentless attention to detail, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to thrive in a busy, continuously evolving environment. The ideal candidate is highly accountable, results driven, operates with urgency, and is passionate about flawless execution. As a people manager, you will coach and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and a culture of excellence.

Responsibilities:

Marketing Operations & Execution
- a. Lead the end-to-end execution of all monthly in-store marketing signage kits for approximately 1,500 Cumberland Farms locations.
- b. Develop and manage detailed production schedules to ensure all marketing materials are delivered accurately and on time.
- c.Coordinate hundreds of individual signage components across multiple promotional campaigns and merchandising initiatives.
- d.Manage frequent changes while maintaining executional excellence and minimizing downstream operational impact.
Cross-Functional Project Management
- a.Serve as the central point of coordination between Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, Category Management, Store Communications, Creative Services, Print Vendors, Distribution Centers, and Field Leadership.
- b. Facilitate cross-functional planning meetings to ensure alignment on promotional timing, messaging, pricing, and store execution.
- c. Identify potential execution risks early and proactively develop mitigation plans.
Store Signage Management
- a.Ensure every store receives the correct signage package based on store format, equipment, assortment, and regional requirements.
- b.Validate pricing accuracy, promotional messaging, legal compliance, and brand standards across all materials.
- c.Continuously improve signage organization and ease of execution for store teams.
Vendor & Production Management
- a.Manage relationships with external print and production partners.
- b.Oversee print production schedules, quality assurance, inventory management, and distribution timelines.
- c.Monitor production costs while identifying opportunities for greater efficiency.
Continuous Improvement
- a.Identify opportunities to…