Product Marketing Manager

Product Marketing ManagerLocation: Remote (Eastern Time Zone or Central)Reports To: Business Unit LeaderAbout Instructional Empowerment (IE)Instructional Empowerment (IE) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to ending generational poverty and eliminating achievement gaps through rigorous Tier 1 instruction that ensures deeper learning for ALL students.About the RoleWe are seeking a revenue-driven Product Marketing Manager (PMM) who is also a strong storyteller and strategic communicator to lead go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, and product positioning across our K–12 portfolio, with a focus on school employee evaluation solutions.This is a commercial role, not brand marketing. The PMM is accountable for product marketing campaign effectiveness, pipeline growth, win rates, and revenue impact, and sits at the intersection of Product, Business Development, and Marketing.A key part of this role is the ability to translate complex products into clear, compelling, customer-centered narratives that drive district understanding, urgency, and adoption.What You’ll DoGo-to-Market & PositioningLead go-to-market strategy for new and existing products Define ICPs, buyer personas, and district decision drivers Develop clear, differentiated messaging and product narratives Align positioning across Product, Sales, and Marketing to support revenue growth Identify expansion and cross-sell opportunities Strong copywriting skills for website, product brochures, email campaigns, and PPC adsSocial media strategies Storytelling & Sales EnablementCreate high-impact sales tools including decks, case studies, battlecards, ROI narratives, and board-ready materials Turn complex product concepts into simple, persuasive, story-driven messaging Strengthen sales effectiveness by improving messaging, storytelling, and collateral using win/loss insights Equip sales teams with narratives that shorten cycles and improve close rates Customer & Market InsightConduct voice-of-customer research (interviews, surveys, win/loss analysis) Translate insights into messaging, positioning, and product recommendations Monitor competitive landscape and market trends Revenue & Performance ImpactAnalyze pipeline, win rates, conversion, and adoption metrics Optimize go-to-market effectiveness based on data Support revenue growth and market expansion strategies Required Qualifications5+ years in product marketing, sales, marketing, or go-to-market roles Direct sales and/or marketing experience required Experience in consultative B2B sales environments Strong copywriting, storytelling, and messaging skills Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling value propositions Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making Cross-functional collaboration experience with Product, Sales, and Marketing Highly PreferredK–12 product management, product marketing and/or sales experience Experience selling to or marketing within public school districts Understanding of district procurement and funding cycles Portfolio demonstrating messaging, storytelling, or campaign workWhat We Offer?At Instructional Empowerment, you’ll be part of a passionate, mission-driven team working to transform K–12 education. We offer a collaborative, inclusive work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a tangible impact on students, schools, and communities.Salary range- $90,000-$100,000Competitive compensation and benefits package100% paid medical/dental/vision/LTD/STD/Life (Employee & Dependents) 15 Days PTO given upfront in your first year8 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays401K plan - 4% company matchExceptional Onboarding ProcessAnd many more benefitsWant to learn more about Instructional Empowerment?Visit our website at: www.instructionalempowerment.com Follow us on FacebookSee what our employees have to say GlassdoorLike us on InstagramThis is a remote role with approximately 25% travel for events and conferences.EEO StatementInstructional Empowerment provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.