Marketing Operations Associate

3 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Pearl Full time US$40 000 - US$60 000 per year

Work Arrangement:
Fully Remote

Job Type:
Independent Contractor, Full-time

Work Schedule
: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

Locations:

  • Philippines (preferred)
  • Open to LATAM, Eastern Europe, and North America candidates with strong HubSpot and CRM experience

About Pearl Talent
Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we're building for:
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Why Work with Us?
At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.

About The Company
Our client is an
AI-powered workflow automation platform
that is transforming how the
commercial real estate and enterprise SaaS sectors
operate. Founded by proven operators with a track record of successful exits, this company's mission is to help business teams move from manual outputs to strategic outcomes by connecting siloed systems and automating end-to-end workflows.

By eliminating repetitive, manual work and unifying fragmented tools, they unlock new levels of efficiency, enabling organizations to make faster, smarter, and more strategic decisions.

Role Overview
We are hiring a
Marketing Operations Associate
to drive the
efficiency, visibility, and performance
of the marketing engine. You'll serve as the
connective tissue between marketing, sales, and data
— ensuring CRM accuracy, optimized campaign flows, and actionable performance insights. The ideal candidate brings a strong operational mindset, hands-on experience with
HubSpot
, and curiosity about how
AI and automation
can make modern marketing smarter.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role designed for someone who thrives in fast-paced SaaS environments and enjoys solving operational and analytical challenges that drive measurable growth.

Your Impact

  • Ensure marketing systems and data flow seamlessly from lead capture to conversion.
  • Maintain clean, actionable data across the CRM and marketing stack.
  • Build reporting systems that make marketing performance transparent and measurable.
  • Implement automation and AI-driven efficiencies to improve campaign execution speed.

Core Responsibilities
Marketing Operations & Systems – 40%

  • Manage and optimize HubSpot CRM and marketing automation workflows.
  • Ensure accurate lead capture, scoring, and routing across the funnel.
  • Partner with sales ops to align lifecycle stages and maintain data consistency.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain integrations between marketing and GTM tools.

Data, Reporting & Insights – 35%

  • Build and maintain dashboards in HubSpot or Notion to track performance metrics.
  • Analyze campaign results, conversion trends, and engagement data.
  • Identify inefficiencies in lead flow and suggest process improvements.
  • Deliver regular reporting to leadership on pipeline influence and ROI.

Process & Enablement – 25%

  • Document and refine marketing ops SOPs and automations.
  • Train marketing and sales teams on HubSpot workflows and reporting.
  • Collaborate with growth and content teams to operationalize new campaigns.
  • Support integrations and list management with third-party platforms.

Requirements
Must-Have (Required):

  • 2–4 years of experience in marketing operations, growth operations, or sales ops.
  • Hands-on experience in HubSpot CRM and marketing automation.
  • Strong analytical mindset and understanding of lead management workflows.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to work independently and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Nice-to-Have (Preferred)

  • Experience with data integrations, API-based automations, or workflow tools.
  • Familiarity with Notion, Figma, or BI dashboards (Tableau, Looker, Data Studio).
  • Interest in AI and automation tools that optimize marketing operations.
  • Background in SaaS, PropTech, or startup environments.

Tools Proficiency
Required

  • HubSpot CRM & Marketing Hub
  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
  • Slack
  • Notion
  • Excel or Google Sheets (advanced preferred)

Preferred

  • Figma
  • BI Tools (Looker, Tableau, Google Data Studio)
  • Zapier / / ChatGPT

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
  • Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
  • Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
  • Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
  • Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
  • Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
  • Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide

Our Recruitment Process

  • Application
  • Screening
  • Skills Assessment
  • Top-grading Interview
  • Client Interview
  • Job Offer
  • Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?
If you're passionate about optimizing marketing systems, working with data, and building AI-driven workflows, we'd love to meet you. Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming how enterprise operations scale in the modern age.


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