Senior Manager, Product Marketing

Austin, TX (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Own the messaging, GTM, and sales enablement for WorldStrides multi-program portfolio, leading positioning, launch planning, and cross-functional enablement across segments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Positioning & Messaging - Develop and maintain the core positioning and messaging framework for the full WorldStrides product portfolio — by segment (K-12, International, Performing Arts) and by program type - Conduct ongoing competitive analysis and audience research to sharpen WorldStrides' differentiation in a crowded educational travel market - Create and manage a messaging hierarchy that cascades from brand promise down to product-level proof points and objection handlers Go-To-Market - Own the GTM process for all new trip and program launches — from brief to market — in partnership with Product and Sales leadership - Define launch audiences, channel mix, and success metrics for every new program introduction - Develop launch kits that empower Sales to sell new programs compellingly from day one - Run post-launch performance reviews and feed insights back into product roadmaps and campaign messaging Sales Enablement - Build and maintain a library of sales tools: battlecards, pitch decks, objection guides, and competitor comparison sheets - Train Sales teams on new positioning, programs, and campaign messaging at launch and on an ongoing basis - Partner with the Director, Sales Enablement to ensure materials are current, on-brand, and easily accessible

Requirements

  • 5–8 years of product marketing or integrated marketing experience
  • Experience developing positioning and messaging frameworks for a multi-product organization
  • Proven GTM experience — launching products or programs with measurable commercial outcomes
  • Strong cross-functional collaborator who has worked closely with Product, Sales, and Marketing teams
  • Excellent written communication — you write crisp, compelling copy and can edit others' work effectively

Preferred

  • Experience in K-12 education, study abroad, performing arts, or consumer services (Preferred)
  • Background in sales enablement or revenue enablement tools (Preferred)
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, CMS platforms, and marketing analytics (Preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, accident, critical illness, disability insurance, FSA/HSA options with employer HSA contributions, and a generous 401(k) match.
  • Generous paid time off including 11 paid company holidays, 25 PTO days the first year (prorated), 1 paid volunteer day, 4 mental health days, and bereavement
  • Professional development support, including up to $5,250 annually for tuition reimbursement and up to $1,000 for certifications annually
  • Opportunities for paid and discounted travel
  • Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and hybrid office opportunities
  • Encouraged participation in a wide variety of Employee Resource Groups
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources, including fitness centers at select locations
  • Paid parental, caregiver, and disability leave
  • Team Member Discount Program
  • Engaging, collaborative, and fun work environment
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WorldStrides

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WorldStrides provides educational travel and experiences to more than 530,000 students a year. Founded in 1967 by a middle school social studies teacher from Chicago, the company has since grown to become a leader in experiential learning for students of all ages throughout their lifetime learning journey. In addition to domestic and international travel and study abroad programs, WorldStrides offerings include performing arts, sports, language immersion, career exploration, and service-learning. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways. Our global team is 1,500+ strong, united by a passion for what we do. We work with students, parents, and teachers, and behind the scenes too, to deliver experiences that transform lives. Let's get out there - together!Community Guidelines We are happy to address questions you may have, but in order to foster a vibrant and useful online community, we’ve outlined a few guidelines to be followed when posting on the WorldStrides and affiliated brands' social channels . Any comments that are in violation of the guidelines will be removed, and repeat offenders may be blocked. Comments will be removed if they contain:•Profane, inappropriate, threatening or offensive language;•Violations of copyright or intellectual property rights;•Purposefully untrue or misleading statements;•Comments that are meant to derail or hijack constructive conversations;•Personal information of community members or WorldStrides employees; •Posts that link to potentially harmful sites.

Founded in 1967
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
2.1K employees (107 in marketing)
44% recommend to a friend
47% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$100K/yr – $120K/yr

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Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 8 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2017
    Private Equity
  • Jan 1998
    Private Equity

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
300.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$19.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.9%
Direct
49.4%
Referral
6%
Social
1.2%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.1K

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Senior Manager, Product Marketing

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