Revenue Operations vs. Marketing Operations: What's the Difference (And Why It Matters)

Written by Michael Samson | Feb 10, 2026 9:38:35 PM

You're 25. You've got a title with "Operations" in it. Maybe Marketing Operations Specialist, maybe Revenue Operations Analyst, maybe just Ops because your startup couldn't decide what to call you.

Then someone at a networking event asks: "So are you RevOps or MOps?"

You freeze.

The honest answer? "I'm not sure there's a difference."

Holding on to that uncertainty could cost you years of your career. Or it could be the catalyst for building something strategic. The difference depends entirely on whether you understand what you're choosing.

So let's look at what I wish someone had told me when I was navigating the same conundrum. Building a six-figure consulting firm required mastering both disciplines, but I didn't know what I didn't know.