Product Marketing Manager job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Product Marketing Manager job summary
We are seeking a Product Marketing Manager to take over our software marketing and grow revenue in accordance with corporate goals. The Product Marketing Manager will be responsible for providing our sales force with the information it requires to advance product sales, and be the champion for new product innovations. The successful candidate will also be charged with developing engaging marketing programs that will reach the target audience for each product and inspire an increase in sales revenue.
Product Marketing Manager responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Develop comprehensive marketing plans for sales and marketing teams
- Work closely with product development team to determine the most profitable course for each existing and new product
- Lead the marketing team to generate strong momentum ahead of new product launches
- Create training materials and training programs for each member of the outside sales team
- Focus on implementing programs that consistently generate new, high quality leads for our company
Product Marketing Manager qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- 5+ years’ product marketing experience
- Proven history of creating effective marketing programs
- Excellent time management and project prioritization skills
- Large-scale event management experience a plus