Product Marketing Manager
About the job
- A completed degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a comparable field is required.
- Fluent German and English skills are required.
- At least three years of experience in product marketing, growth, or product management is required.
- Experience with product positioning and go-to-market strategies is required.
- A confident and strategic approach to generative AI and large language model tools, such as Claude, Copilot, or Gemini, is required.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders up to C-level is required.
- A structured, hands-on way of working is required.
- Develop and refine product positioning, value propositions, and messaging.
- Plan and manage go-to-market strategies for new products, features, and initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure consistent communication across all touchpoints.
- Create sales and marketing materials, including pitch decks, talk tracks, FAQs, and objection handling, and conduct enablement activities.
- Own launch planning and execution, including campaign and content activation.
- Conduct competitive analyses and use internal insights to support data-driven decisions.
- Define, track, and optimize relevant product marketing key performance indicators across the funnel.
- Continuously improve messaging and activities based on performance data and feedback.
- Experience with subscription or platform business models and understanding of metrics such as monthly recurring revenue, annual recurring revenue, churn, or lifetime value is preferred.
About the company
StepStone provides a global recruitment platform that uses artificial intelligence and autonomous matching to connect jobseekers with suitable job opportunities. The system relies on conversational AI to guide users to roles that fit their skills and preferences, simplifying the application process. Employers gain subscription-based access to a technology-driven hiring platform that helps them attract and hire top talent across industries. StepStone differentiates itself through its AI-powered, autonomous matching capabilities and a seamless, chat-guided experience designed for a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises. The company aims to improve talent acquisition in a shrinking global workforce by making both jobseekers and employers more successful.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$22M
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fee-related earnings rose 30% in August 2026, showing operating leverage.
- Infrastructure secondaries closed August 2026 at $1.7 billion across fund and separate accounts.
- Institutional ownership reached 55.54%; RBC upgraded STEP on September 12, 2026.
What critics are saying
- August 6, 2026 earnings missed EPS and revenue estimates; shares fell afterward.
- The business still depends on fundraising; if inflows stall, fee growth slows sharply.
- Shareholder-claims firms still target StepStone; governance fights can distract management through 2026.
What makes The Stepstone Group unique
- StepStone’s 2026 scale spans $233 billion AUM and $652 billion AUA.
- Its secondaries, co-investments, and credit platform diversify revenue beyond plain fund management.
- SCOF II closed April 2026 with $1.58 billion, proving institutional fundraising power.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid Work Options
- Gym Membership
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus