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£50k-£75k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Positioning and messaging
Ask how they've turned a complex product into a clear, compelling story.
Cross-functional influence
They align product, sales and marketing. Look for someone who bridges all three.
Go-to-market delivery
Probe a launch they owned and the result.
How to run the hire
1. Define the products
Be clear on the products, market and how technical the role is.
2. Score for positioning and GTM
Weight clear messaging and delivered launches.
3. Source and approach
Approach candidates with relevant product and sector experience.
4. Test with a real product
Ask how they'd position one of your products.
5. Reference launches
Confirm their go-to-market work delivered.
Fees typically run 18-22% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 5-9 weeks.
The product-plus-marketing blend and sector fit are the main variables.
A Product Marketing Manager owns how a product is positioned, messaged and taken to market - working across product, sales and marketing.
They make complex products clear and compelling, and drive successful launches and adoption.
A Product Manager decides what to build. A Product Marketing Manager decides how to position and sell it.
They're different roles that work closely, and we scope which you need.
Try: Position one of our products for me.
Tell me about a launch you owned and the result.
How do you get sales to actually use your messaging? and How do you use customer insight?
Yes - SaaS and tech are common briefs for this role.
We match technical depth and sector to your product.
Tell us about your role and a specialist marketing recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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