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Brand director visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota are concentrated with major employers in the Twin Cities, including General Mills, Target, 3M, and UnitedHealth Group, all of which maintain active marketing leadership teams. Minneapolis and St. Paul anchor the state's consumer goods, retail, and healthcare marketing sectors, creating consistent demand for senior brand strategists with international backgrounds.
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The Marketing Manager leads the development of moderately-complex member-centric, multi-channel marketing and communication strategies driving improved membership acquisition and engagement. This position works autonomously on assigned strategies, may have up to two direct reports, and proficiently collaborates within marketing and across the organization.
Marketing Manager-Dynamic Person Training
The Marketing Manager – Dynamic Personal Training leads the development, execution, and performance reporting of moderately complex, member-centric, multi-channel marketing and communication campaigns across at least three core businesses within the Dynamic Personal Training portfolio, under the direction of the Marketing Director.
This role supports a diverse set of businesses, including but not limited to Dynamic Personal Training, Pilates, Dynamic Stretch, 60XT Challenge, 30 Strong, Dynamic Nutrition Coaching, and Metabolic Testing.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this position drives assigned strategies forward, may manage up to two direct reports, and collaborates cross-functionally within marketing and across the broader organization to deliver results.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Gathers and leverages consumer or member insights from multiple sources to identify strategic opportunities
- Develops moderately-complex multi-channel strategies to drive membership acquisition, retention, or product engagement
- Collaborates with business & technology partners to align marketing strategy with product, pricing, & operational strategies
- Partners with internal marketing channel owners to optimize and execute strategies in context of channel best practices
- Partners with internal creative team, directing marketing asset creation from concept through delivery
- Develops, executes and reports on testing plans that drive improved performance
- Measures marketing performance against defined metrics, partnering with internal channel and analytics teams
- Packages and delivers campaign results to key stakeholders in an effective, timely manner
- Hires, manages, coaches and develops direct report(s) & broader team in a caring, effective manner
Marketing Manager-Dynamic Person Training
- Above average knowledge of exercise and nutrition fundamentals
- Ability to commute and work in corporate office or local club majority of time
- Aptitude to learn and master Ai capabilities and leverage them for brand-right marketing
- Excellent time management skills
- Appetite to learn quickly and ask the right questions
- Ability to professionally communicate with individuals in the field
- Knowledge of standard office procedures and computer software
- Creative thinker and content creator; ability to use iPhone and video editing tools
- Work cross-functionally with teams to execute strategies to meet business needs
- Ability to analyze data and synthesize key insights
- Attend business meetings and functions when needed
- As needed, ability to travel to clubs to capture content
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- 6+ years relevant marketing experience
- Proven ability to develop moderately-complex omni-channel strategies
- Excellent customer service and project management skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of standard office procedures and computer software
- Proficiency in directing work, coaching, and developing team
- Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutions
Preferred Requirements
- CRM proficiency
- Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt quickly to change
- Multi-tasking capabilities, sometimes against tight deadlines
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative programs
Marketing Manager – Nutrition Portfolio
The Marketing Manager – Nutrition Portfolio is responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing strategies that drive awareness, engagement, lead generation, and revenue growth across Life Time's Nutrition Portfolio, including Nutrition Coaching, the LTH Supplement Line and the Life Time Health & Wellness Hub.
This role serves as the primary marketing lead for the Nutrition Portfolio across the entire Life Time ecosystem, creating seamless member experiences that connect in-center touchpoints —including LifeCafe, Personal Training, Health Coaches, retail, and club programming – with digital experiences across web, app, email, social media, e-commerce, and transactional marketing channels. The position is also responsible for marketing to a variety of audiences, including members, clients, and non-members, while developing strategies tailored to each segment's unique needs and stage in the customer journey.
The Marketing Manager ensures a cohesive nutrition experience regardless of where or how members engage with the Life Time brand. Working closely with the business, Registered Dietitians, nutrition coaches, supplement experts and cross-functional marketing partners, this role translates business objectives into member-centric marketing strategies, campaigns, and experiences that simplify complex health and wellness topics while driving measurable business results.
Leveraging member insights, business performance data, and industry trends, the Marketing Manager identifies growth opportunities, optimizes marketing performance, and develops go-to-market strategies that support both portfolio growth and long-term member engagement.
This position drives strategic priorities forward, manages up to two direct reports, and collaborates across marketing, operations, technology, product, and club teams to deliver exceptional member experiences and business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, business acumen, analytical rigor, and strong leadership skills with a passion for helping people improve their health and wellbeing.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Marketing Strategy & Growth Planning
- Campaign Management & Execution
- Member Journey & Ecosystem Marketing
- Business Analytics & Optimization
- Industry Trends, Competitor Analysis & Innovation
- Team Leadership & Talent Development
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Nutrition, Health & Wellness, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in marketing, brand management, digital marketing, or related disciplines, with demonstrated responsibility for developing and executing integrated marketing strategies.
- Experience in health, wellness, nutrition, supplements, fitness, healthcare, or consumer lifestyle brands.
- Experience supporting e-commerce businesses and transactional marketing. Understanding of health, nutrition, and supplement marketing guidelines.
- Proven ability to develop and lead multi-channel marketing campaigns that drive measurable business outcomes, including awareness, engagement, lead generation, conversion, and revenue growth.
- Strong understanding of marketing strategy, member/customer journey development, and lifecycle marketing across digital and physical touchpoints.
- Experience leveraging business performance data, consumer insights, and market trends to inform marketing strategies and optimize results.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and effectively collaborate with business leaders, operations, product, technology, creative, and channel partners.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with experience monitoring KPIs and communicating performance insights to stakeholders.
- Experience managing complex projects, competing priorities, budgets, and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing team members while fostering accountability and collaboration.
- Working knowledge of marketing technology platforms, CRM systems, content management systems, analytics tools, and emerging AI technologies.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Passion for health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, or related industries, with the ability to translate complex concepts into compelling member-centric marketing strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience marketing across both physical retail/in-club environments and digital ecosystems.
- Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Coaching or Certified Personal Training.
- MBA or advanced degree in Marketing, Business, Health & Wellness, or a related field.
Position Summary
The Marketing Manager leads club-level acquisition marketing analysis, planning and optimization to drive membership acquisition across Life Time’s clubs. This position owns monthly marketing planning and owned channel execution, and coordinates recurring analysis and deliverables through multi-agent AI workflows. This position works autonomously on assigned strategies, may have up to two direct reports, and proficiently collaborates within marketing and across the organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyzes club-level acquisition performance against forecast, including join sources and the lead funnel, to identify at-risk clubs and opportunities
- Translates club-level insights into prioritized actions and optimizations with channel owners and club leadership
- Develops and executes monthly marketing plans aligned to unit goals, offers and campaign themes
- Manages owned channels (email, app, web) to drive acquisition, including send strategy, targeting and performance
- Coordinates recurring analysis and reporting through multi-agent AI workflows, validating outputs for accuracy before delivery
- Collaborates with business & technology partners to align marketing strategy with product, pricing & operational strategies
- Develops, executes and reports on testing plans that drive improved performance
- Packages and delivers club-level results and recommendations to key stakeholders in an effective, timely manner
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- 6+ years relevant marketing experience
- Proven ability to analyze multi-location performance and turn insights into action
- Hands-on experience using AI tools to automate analysis or reporting workflows
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Excellent customer service and project management skills
- Proficiency in directing work, coaching, and developing team
- Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutions
Preferred Requirements
- Experience building or managing multi-agent AI workflows
- CRM proficiency
- Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt quickly to change
- Multi-tasking capabilities, sometimes against tight deadlines
Pay
This is a salaried position starting at $70,000.00 (or applicable minimum salary, if higher) and pays up to $97,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.
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
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.
Position Summary
The Marketing Manager leads the development of moderately-complex member-centric, multi-channel marketing and communication strategies driving improved membership acquisition and engagement. This position works autonomously on assigned strategies, may have up to two direct reports, and proficiently collaborates within marketing and across the organization.
Marketing Manager-Dynamic Person Training
The Marketing Manager – Dynamic Personal Training leads the development, execution, and performance reporting of moderately complex, member-centric, multi-channel marketing and communication campaigns across at least three core businesses within the Dynamic Personal Training portfolio, under the direction of the Marketing Director.
This role supports a diverse set of businesses, including but not limited to Dynamic Personal Training, Pilates, Dynamic Stretch, 60XT Challenge, 30 Strong, Dynamic Nutrition Coaching, and Metabolic Testing.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this position drives assigned strategies forward, may manage up to two direct reports, and collaborates cross-functionally within marketing and across the broader organization to deliver results.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Gathers and leverages consumer or member insights from multiple sources to identify strategic opportunities
- Develops moderately-complex multi-channel strategies to drive membership acquisition, retention, or product engagement
- Collaborates with business & technology partners to align marketing strategy with product, pricing, & operational strategies
- Partners with internal marketing channel owners to optimize and execute strategies in context of channel best practices
- Partners with internal creative team, directing marketing asset creation from concept through delivery
- Develops, executes and reports on testing plans that drive improved performance
- Measures marketing performance against defined metrics, partnering with internal channel and analytics teams
- Packages and delivers campaign results to key stakeholders in an effective, timely manner
- Hires, manages, coaches and develops direct report(s) & broader team in a caring, effective manner
Marketing Manager-Dynamic Person Training
- Above average knowledge of exercise and nutrition fundamentals
- Ability to commute and work in corporate office or local club majority of time
- Aptitude to learn and master Ai capabilities and leverage them for brand-right marketing
- Excellent time management skills
- Appetite to learn quickly and ask the right questions
- Ability to professionally communicate with individuals in the field
- Knowledge of standard office procedures and computer software
- Creative thinker and content creator; ability to use iPhone and video editing tools
- Work cross-functionally with teams to execute strategies to meet business needs
- Ability to analyze data and synthesize key insights
- Attend business meetings and functions when needed
- As needed, ability to travel to clubs to capture content
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- 6+ years relevant marketing experience
- Proven ability to develop moderately-complex omni-channel strategies
- Excellent customer service and project management skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of standard office procedures and computer software
- Proficiency in directing work, coaching, and developing team
- Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutions
Preferred Requirements
- CRM proficiency
- Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt quickly to change
- Multi-tasking capabilities, sometimes against tight deadlines
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative programs
Marketing Manager – Nutrition Portfolio
The Marketing Manager – Nutrition Portfolio is responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing strategies that drive awareness, engagement, lead generation, and revenue growth across Life Time's Nutrition Portfolio, including Nutrition Coaching, the LTH Supplement Line and the Life Time Health & Wellness Hub.
This role serves as the primary marketing lead for the Nutrition Portfolio across the entire Life Time ecosystem, creating seamless member experiences that connect in-center touchpoints —including LifeCafe, Personal Training, Health Coaches, retail, and club programming – with digital experiences across web, app, email, social media, e-commerce, and transactional marketing channels. The position is also responsible for marketing to a variety of audiences, including members, clients, and non-members, while developing strategies tailored to each segment's unique needs and stage in the customer journey.
The Marketing Manager ensures a cohesive nutrition experience regardless of where or how members engage with the Life Time brand. Working closely with the business, Registered Dietitians, nutrition coaches, supplement experts and cross-functional marketing partners, this role translates business objectives into member-centric marketing strategies, campaigns, and experiences that simplify complex health and wellness topics while driving measurable business results.
Leveraging member insights, business performance data, and industry trends, the Marketing Manager identifies growth opportunities, optimizes marketing performance, and develops go-to-market strategies that support both portfolio growth and long-term member engagement.
This position drives strategic priorities forward, manages up to two direct reports, and collaborates across marketing, operations, technology, product, and club teams to deliver exceptional member experiences and business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, business acumen, analytical rigor, and strong leadership skills with a passion for helping people improve their health and wellbeing.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Marketing Strategy & Growth Planning
- Campaign Management & Execution
- Member Journey & Ecosystem Marketing
- Business Analytics & Optimization
- Industry Trends, Competitor Analysis & Innovation
- Team Leadership & Talent Development
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Nutrition, Health & Wellness, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in marketing, brand management, digital marketing, or related disciplines, with demonstrated responsibility for developing and executing integrated marketing strategies.
- Experience in health, wellness, nutrition, supplements, fitness, healthcare, or consumer lifestyle brands.
- Experience supporting e-commerce businesses and transactional marketing. Understanding of health, nutrition, and supplement marketing guidelines.
- Proven ability to develop and lead multi-channel marketing campaigns that drive measurable business outcomes, including awareness, engagement, lead generation, conversion, and revenue growth.
- Strong understanding of marketing strategy, member/customer journey development, and lifecycle marketing across digital and physical touchpoints.
- Experience leveraging business performance data, consumer insights, and market trends to inform marketing strategies and optimize results.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and effectively collaborate with business leaders, operations, product, technology, creative, and channel partners.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with experience monitoring KPIs and communicating performance insights to stakeholders.
- Experience managing complex projects, competing priorities, budgets, and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing team members while fostering accountability and collaboration.
- Working knowledge of marketing technology platforms, CRM systems, content management systems, analytics tools, and emerging AI technologies.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Passion for health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, or related industries, with the ability to translate complex concepts into compelling member-centric marketing strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience marketing across both physical retail/in-club environments and digital ecosystems.
- Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Coaching or Certified Personal Training.
- MBA or advanced degree in Marketing, Business, Health & Wellness, or a related field.
Position Summary
The Marketing Manager leads club-level acquisition marketing analysis, planning and optimization to drive membership acquisition across Life Time’s clubs. This position owns monthly marketing planning and owned channel execution, and coordinates recurring analysis and deliverables through multi-agent AI workflows. This position works autonomously on assigned strategies, may have up to two direct reports, and proficiently collaborates within marketing and across the organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyzes club-level acquisition performance against forecast, including join sources and the lead funnel, to identify at-risk clubs and opportunities
- Translates club-level insights into prioritized actions and optimizations with channel owners and club leadership
- Develops and executes monthly marketing plans aligned to unit goals, offers and campaign themes
- Manages owned channels (email, app, web) to drive acquisition, including send strategy, targeting and performance
- Coordinates recurring analysis and reporting through multi-agent AI workflows, validating outputs for accuracy before delivery
- Collaborates with business & technology partners to align marketing strategy with product, pricing & operational strategies
- Develops, executes and reports on testing plans that drive improved performance
- Packages and delivers club-level results and recommendations to key stakeholders in an effective, timely manner
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- 6+ years relevant marketing experience
- Proven ability to analyze multi-location performance and turn insights into action
- Hands-on experience using AI tools to automate analysis or reporting workflows
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Excellent customer service and project management skills
- Proficiency in directing work, coaching, and developing team
- Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutions
Preferred Requirements
- Experience building or managing multi-agent AI workflows
- CRM proficiency
- Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt quickly to change
- Multi-tasking capabilities, sometimes against tight deadlines
Pay
This is a salaried position starting at $70,000.00 (or applicable minimum salary, if higher) and pays up to $97,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.
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
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.
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Search Brand Director Jobs in MinnesotaBrand Director Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies in Minnesota sponsor visas for brand directors?
General Mills, Target, 3M, Best Buy, and UnitedHealth Group are among the Minnesota employers with established immigration sponsorship programs for marketing and brand leadership roles. These companies have filed Labor Condition Applications for senior marketing positions in the past. Mid-size consumer brands and healthcare marketing teams headquartered in the Twin Cities metro also sponsor brand directors, though sponsorship practices vary by company and open role.
Which visa types realistically fit brand director roles in Minnesota?
Brand director roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a directly related bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or business, making the H-1B visa the most common path. The E-3 visa applies to Australian nationals, and the H-1B1 visa covers Chilean and Singaporean nationals. Employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 green cards are also pursued for permanent residence. F-1 students may use OPT to work in the role before transitioning to employer sponsorship.
How to find brand director visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate lists brand director roles with verified sponsorship history, searchable by location including Minnesota cities. Filtering for Twin Cities employers in consumer goods, retail, and healthcare marketing surfaces companies that have sponsored similar senior brand roles. Migrate Mate's database focuses specifically on employers with documented visa filing activity, which helps narrow your search to realistic sponsorship opportunities rather than applying broadly.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most brand director sponsorship jobs?
Minneapolis and St. Paul together form the primary hub for brand director sponsorship activity in Minnesota. Minneapolis concentrates the most opportunity, particularly in consumer packaged goods, retail corporate offices, and financial services marketing. Suburbs such as Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and Wayzata host major corporate campuses for employers like UnitedHealth Group and Cargill, adding additional pockets of senior brand leadership hiring outside the city core.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for brand directors in Minnesota?
Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in the Twin Cities metro means many brand director roles sit within large corporations that already have immigration counsel and established sponsorship processes. The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management produces marketing graduates who sometimes transition into local brand roles on OPT, creating a pipeline that some employers are familiar with. Healthcare and consumer goods remain the strongest sponsoring industries in the state for this role category.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored brand director jobs in Minnesota?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.