Director of Marketing

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$120K/yr – $150K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive UGP’s overall marketing strategy across all channels, aligning initiatives with company growth and revenue goals
  • Lead and develop the marketing team, including oversight of the content and social function, setting priorities and building team capability
  • Oversee customer lifecycle marketing (CLM), including email, SMS, and retention campaigns that engage clients throughout their journey with UGP
  • Plan, execute, and manage integrated marketing campaigns (paid and organic) from concept through performance measurement
  • Build, manage, and grow UGP’s creator and athlete partnership program, including sourcing, negotiating, and activating relationships with golf influencers, creators, and athletes
  • Own UGP’s brand identity and voice, ensuring consistency across all channels, partnerships, and locations
  • Oversee the UGP website, including content, user experience, and ongoing optimization, partnering with developers or agencies as needed
  • Own the marketing budget and allocate spend across channels, campaigns, and partnerships to maximize return on investment
  • Track, analyze, and report on marketing KPIs (funnel metrics, campaign performance, CAC/LTV, etc.) to inform strategy and demonstrate impact
  • Manage relationships with external agencies and vendors (creative, paid media, PR, etc.) as needed

Requirements

  • Golf industry knowledge or enthusiasm is a must!
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field; MBA a plus
  • 7+ years of progressive marketing experience, including experience owning a marketing function or leading a team, ideally in sports, fitness, wellness, or lifestyle brands
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience managing or mentoring a team
  • Proven experience with customer lifecycle marketing (CLM), including email, SMS, and CRM driven retention campaigns
  • Track record of planning and executing multichannel marketing campaigns that drive measurable funnel and revenue results
  • Experience building and managing creator, influencer, or athlete partnership programs
  • Strong grasp of digital funnel performance and marketing analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, CRM/marketing automation platforms), with the ability to translate data into strategy
  • Experience owning brand strategy and identity across channels and touchpoints
  • Budget management experience, with the ability to allocate spend across channels for maximum ROI

Preferred

  • MBA a plus

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employer Matching for 401(k) Contributions
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Employee Discounts on Apparel, Clubs, and UGP Services
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Urban Golf Performance

Urban Golf Performance (UGP) is the premier golf performance facility dedicated to advancing the game and the athlete. Founded in 2013 with a mission to inspire and nurture the spirit of golf one person at a time, UGP delivers a fully integrated approach to player development, combining tour-level golf coaching, golf-specific fitness, recovery services, and master club fitting and building. Together, these offerings provide the most comprehensive path to lasting performance in the game. From complete beginners to PGA and LPGA Tour major champions, UGP helps players achieve the best golf and health of their lives.

Founded in 2013
Costa Mesa, California, USA
75 employees (2 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$120K/yr – $150K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (3% of company)
Median Tenure
2.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$54
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.4%
Direct
48.3%
Referral
6%
Social
16.9%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~80
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Director of Marketing

Urban Golf Performance · Irvine, CA · On-site