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TireHub

Sr. Program Strategy & Activation Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$113K - $114K/yr

Sr. Program Strategy & Activation Manager About TireHub: At TireHub we move more than tires - we move businesses forward, support communities, and help keep America rolling. And behind it all? Our ...

Care Access

Clinical Vendor Activation Manager

The Clinical Vendor Activation Manager combines operational vendor oversight with clinical insight, enabling Care Access to activate studies on time and support the site network effectively. How You ...

Oppizi

Brand Activation Manager - Boston, MA

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$1K/wk

Brand Activation Manager - Boston | FullTime | Contract USD$1,000/week + Bonus | Field Operations | [8 weeks] | Start: [June] Oppizi is hiring a proactive, peopledriven, operational leader to manage ...

Oppizi

Brand Activation Manager - Boston, MA

Boston, MA · On-site

$1K/wk

Brand Activation Manager - Boston Full-Time Contract USD$1,000/week + Bonus Field Operations [8 weeks] Start: [June] Oppizi is hiring a proactive, people-driven, operational leader to manage our ...

Lantern

Member Activation Manager, Cancer & Infusions

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$18.25 - $20.25/hr

Member Activation Manager, Cancer & Infusions Lantern is transforming how members access specialty care - and as we scale, the systems, data, and technology that power our marketing engine must scale ...

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How much do activation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for activation manager in the United States is $66,542.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Activation Managers when launching new campaigns?

Activation Managers often encounter challenges such as aligning cross-functional teams, managing tight deadlines, and ensuring campaigns resonate with the target audience. Coordinating between creative, sales, and digital teams requires strong communication and organizational skills. Additionally, adapting to last-minute changes in client objectives or market trends can test flexibility and problem-solving abilities. Successfully navigating these challenges allows Activation Managers to execute impactful campaigns and demonstrate their value to both clients and internal stakeholders.

What are Activation Managers?

Activation Managers are professionals responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing marketing campaigns or brand activations. They work closely with clients, creative teams, and vendors to ensure that marketing initiatives are delivered effectively and on time. Their role often includes developing strategies to engage target audiences, managing budgets, analyzing campaign performance, and optimizing future activations. Activation Managers play a key part in bringing brands to life through memorable experiences and ensuring that marketing goals are met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Activation Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Activation Manager, you need expertise in project management, marketing strategy, and event execution, often backed by a degree in marketing or business. Familiarity with CRM platforms, digital marketing tools, and analytics systems like Salesforce or HubSpot is typically required. Strong organizational skills, creativity, and effective communication help drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver impactful campaigns. These abilities are crucial for ensuring seamless campaign rollouts that meet client objectives and maximize brand engagement.

What is the difference between Activation Manager vs Marketing Coordinator?

AspectActivation Manager
Primary RoleOversees brand activations, experiential marketing campaigns, and event execution to engage consumers directly.
Required SkillsProject management, event planning, vendor coordination, marketing strategy, communication skills.
Work EnvironmentOften works on-site at events, in marketing departments, or with agencies.
Common CertificationsMarketing certifications, event management credentials, project management certifications.

While both roles involve marketing activities, an Activation Manager focuses on executing live brand experiences and events, whereas a Marketing Coordinator handles broader marketing tasks, including campaign support and administrative duties. Activation Managers typically lead specific experiential projects, requiring specialized event skills, while Marketing Coordinators support overall marketing strategies across channels.

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Infographic showing various Activation Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Full Time, 88% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,542 per year, or $32 per hour.

Customer Activation Manager

David Joseph & Company

New York, NY

$101K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Customer Activation Manager

Location: New York City, NY (Onsite)
Compensation: $101,000 – $162,000 base + equity
Experience Level: 3+ years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Headcount: 2 open seats

About the Company

The company is an AI-native payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee management platform serving more than 1,000 companies. The company automates payroll processing, multi-state compliance, tax registrations, benefits administration, and HR workflows through AI-driven automation. Backed by $25M from Sound Ventures, Y Combinator, and founders of Dropbox, Replit, OpenAI, and Cruise. Team includes talent from Stripe, Brex, Ramp, Google, Apple, Palantir, and MIT.

About the Role

This is a customer-facing implementation role owning the full onboarding lifecycle from signed contract through successful graduation — driving first payroll execution on the first eligible pay cycle and managing multiple concurrent implementations across customer segments.

What You'll Own
  • Own customer onboarding from signed contract through successful graduation
  • Drive first payroll execution on the first eligible pay cycle
  • Ensure accurate payroll data migration, tax registrations, and bank verification
  • Manage multiple concurrent implementations
  • Execute onboarding programs tailored by customer size
  • Partner with Engineering, Tax Operations, Support, and Customer Success
  • Resolve onboarding blockers and implementation challenges
  • Own graduation criteria, stakeholder engagement, and feature adoption
  • Improve onboarding templates, playbooks, escalation paths, and processes
Requirements
  • 3+ years in implementation, customer success, onboarding, or project management
  • B2B SaaS experience with ownership of onboarding, activation, or implementation KPIs
  • Strong project management skills and experience managing multiple simultaneous implementations
  • Payroll, HR tech, fintech, or adjacent domain experience
  • Ability to adapt onboarding motions by customer size
  • High agency and bias toward action
Target Backgrounds

Strong signals include experience at Rippling, Justworks, Gusto, or Paylocity — particularly payroll or HRIS implementation ownership, customer onboarding KPI ownership, early-stage startup experience, fintech implementation experience, and process builder mentality. Ideal roles: Implementation Manager, Customer Success Manager, Customer Onboarding Manager, Payroll Implementation Specialist, HRIS Implementation Consultant, Fintech Implementation Manager, Project Manager, Activation Manager, or Solutions Consultant.

This Role Is NOT For
  • Pure account management backgrounds without implementation ownership
  • Candidates with no payroll or HR technology exposure
  • Process-averse operators or those with weak project management skills
  • Profiles without onboarding metric ownership
Interview Process
  1. Application review
  2. Hiring manager screening
  3. First round
  4. Second round
  5. Onsite
  6. Offer
Logistics
  • Role is onsite in New York City — please only apply if you can commit to this

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by David Joseph & Co.