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The Marketing Manager oversees marketing efforts for multiple off-road events, including website management, social media, and athlete participation items. This role collaborates with various teams to enhance engagement and ensure the financial success of the events.
Candidates must have a passion for events and endurance sports, along with strong organizational and creative skills. A bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant marketing experience are required.
Position Summary: Life Time Events has a uniquely exciting opportunity to participate in the ongoing development and growth of our Off-Road Events portfolio leading marketing efforts across multiple events outlined below. These events take place in various regions of the country and include mainly mountain/gravel biking and trail running events. This position works in close collaboration with division leadership and the corporate marketing team to identify opportunities that increase engagement among past participants, prospective registrants, Life Time members, sponsors, community organizations and cause marketing partners. This role directly contributes to the financial success of the Life Time Media and Events division and supports Life Time’s corporate mission as the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand. Lutsen 99er, Tahoe Trail, Austin Rattler This position has direct oversight of the marketing of three events: Lutsen 99er, Tahoe Trail, and the Austin Rattler. From website management, social media, email communications, and paid media to athlete participation items such as participant t-shirts, finisher medals, and onsite signage, this role oversees all brand touchpoints to provide exceptional experiences to athletes, communities, and sponsors alike. The Marketing Manager must wear many hats, serving as a marketing generalist across all aspects of marketing, with responsibilities including but not limited to: · Creates strategic and tactical omni-channel marketing plans for each event · Sources, secures and executes designated marketing tactics within specific budget parameters through email, social, digital, direct mail, grassroots and OOH channels · Manages workflow between marketing team and external vendors, including graphic designers, digital media and public relations agencies · Oversees all communication channels including: website, social media, digital paid media campaign and grassroots efforts to ensure proper registration growth and objectives are met · Understands endurance events landscape and presents opportunities for growth and leadership within the marketplace · Coordinates and supports grassroots marketing efforts in event markets as needed, including Life Time club activities and local partners · Collaborates with apparel and merchandise team on event items including: finisher medals, apparel/merchandise and related items · Leads with local public relations and community teams/resources as needed · Manages the on-site marketing responsibilities in collaboration with event operations, partnership activation, athlete services and public relations teams, including live social media plan, management of photographers/videographers, content creators and on-site media members · Coordination and project management of communication with athletes, vendors and internal stakeholders for key Life Time Events objectives · Other duties/responsibilities as assigned Sea Otter Classic: This position also supports marketing efforts for the Life Time Sea Otter Classic, the world’s premier cycling festival in Monterey, CA. As part of this role, the Marketing Manager works closely with the Associate Director of Marketing to execute all marketing efforts that include athlete registration, festival attendance, industry outreach, media credentials, and more. A complex and world-renowned event, the Sea Otter Classic requires year-round marketing efforts and an omni-channel approach. The Marketing Manager will support the full marketing efforts, with a focus on responsibilities included but not limited to: · Manages day-to-day grassroots outreach program, focused on driving participation in Northern/Central California, including oversight of a small team of regional Community Marketing Coordinators · Managing various outreach programs including: Industry Connect, Cycling Clubs, Ambassadors · Oversees long-term strategy and execution on social media channels · Manages workflow between marketing team and external vendors, including graphic designers, digital media and public relations agencies · Maintains website and ensuring accuracy and regular content updates · Administers periodic website, social media, digital campaign and grassroots audits to ensure proper registration growth and objectives are met · Manages the on-site marketing responsibilities in collaboration with event operations, partnership activation, athlete services and public relations teams, including live social plan, management of content creators and on-site media members · Coordination and project management of communication with athletes, vendors and internal stakeholders for key Life Time Events objectives, including the Life Time Grand Prix · Other duties/responsibilities as assigned Minimum Required Qualifications · Must be passionate about events, and well-versed in endurance sports · Demonstrates positive energy to effectively represent brand both internally and externally · Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously · Ability to think creatively and implement new marketing trends, tactics · Desire to work across teams and skillfully collaborate with internal and external stakeholders · Must have strong computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as basic experience in Adobe CS (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and have great adaptability on new software systems · Must have intimate working knowledge of Facebook, Instagram Twitter and YouTube · Must be energetic and confident in new scenarios Preferred Qualifications · Familiarity with the Central CA and Northern CA cycling markets · Experience planning and executing pop-up events · Strong cyclist and/or strong passion for growing cycling participation · Basic video editing skills Education: · Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field Years of Experience: · 3-5+ years prior Direct to Consumer marketing experience · 3-5+ years prior event or brand marketing experience including event production and operations a plus Licenses / Certifications / Registrations: · Active driver’s license Location: · Remote role and must be located full-time in Monterey, CA or in Northern/Central California within a 150 mile radius north/northeast of Monterey. · This role does require frequent travel to Monterey, CA and surrounding communities in Central/Northern California for field marketing activations. Additional travel for event weekends required. Benefits All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time: A fully subsidized membership Discounts on Life Time products and services 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older) Training and professional development Paid sick leave where required by law Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage Short term and long term disability insurance Life insurance Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans Parental leave and adoption assistance Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold For California residents, please review https://my.lifetime.life/policy/ca-privacy-policy.html for information about our privacy practices, including the information we collect and your rights relating to your information. Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications. ABOUT US With over 160 athletic country clubs and offerings for everyone from 90 days to 90 years, Life Time’s comprehensive ecosystem goes beyond the idea of “fitness” to encompass all aspects of well-being. Every career here supports the goal of people living happier, healthier lives. Life Time provides entertaining, educational, friendly and inviting experiences of uncompromising quality that empower everyone to live a healthy and happy life. You belong at Life Time. We promote an inviting community that supports everyone on their path to a healthy way of life.
This job posting was last updated on 9/26/2025