Product Marketing Manager

Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics. At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We’re a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day. We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference. The Product Marketing Manager, HW/PLM, reporting to the Director of Product Marketing, is an individual contributor who owns the market narrative, go-to-market strategy, and commercial impact for our structural hardware and custom automation products. This is a high-ownership, cross-functional role. You will define how Vention's hardware solutions are positioned in the market, build the content and enablement that moves deals forward, and lead campaigns from brief to launch and ongoing sustainment. This role works closely with Product, Growth, Sales, and Brand teams and will drive high-visibility go-to-market initiatives in the business. Product Marketing & Go-To-Market Leadership ● Own product marketing execution for Vention’s Hardware and custom automation portfolio, including positioning, messaging frameworks, value propositions, and differentiation. ● Execute go-to-market plans for new launches and major releases in collaboration with Product, Growth, Brand and Sales leaders. ● Define target audiences, core use cases, launch narratives, channels, and asset requirements. ● Ensure consistent product messaging across website, campaigns, and sales-facing materials. ● Drive sustainment of existing products through refreshed collateral, campaigns, and storytelling. Sales Enablement ● Develop commercial sales enablement assets, including pitch decks, product overviews, objection handling, and competitive positioning. ● Support delivery of commercial sales training to ensure strong product understanding and consistent messaging. ● Partner with Product on technical training content while contributing to commercial framing and storytelling. ● Equip BDRs/Sales with tools and narratives to articulate the product value to different customer personas. ● Engage directly in strategic deals and competitive situations where strong product narrative can move the outcome. Marketing Communications & Collaboration ● Lead product marketing & contribution to campaigns — owning the brief, reviewing copy and creative, and ensuring products are represented accurately across all channels. ● Collaborate with Brand, Growth, Web, Content, and Events teams to ensure software products are represented accurately and consistently. ● Support events, tradeshows, webinars, and other marketing programs with product knowledge and positioning. ● Apply analytical thinking to messaging and campaign performance, leveraging user feedback, experimentation, and funnel insights to improve impact. ● Present product updates, launch overviews, and campaign results to internal stakeholders. Product Strategy & Market Intelligence ● Partner with Product Management to gather market insight, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence. ● Contribute to product packaging, naming, and positioning discussions with Product and Brand Marketing. ● Support Annual Product Roadmap planning and Quarterly Product Reviews with market and customer insights. Long-Term Impact & Growth ● Lead go-to-market strategy, product narratives, and ongoing sustainment marketing for our key HW playbooks: Structural and Custom Robotic Automation ● Drive measurable impact on product interest, lead flow, pipeline, and revenue through improved product storytelling, content, and sales enablement. ● Work with Growth and Brand Marketing to continuously ensure our best product messaging and value is communicated in our content, ads, events, and webpages. A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree is a plus). At least 3 years of product marketing experience, preferably in B2B technology, hardware, or industrial applications. Proven experience in developing go-to-market strategies and delivering successful product launches. Strong skills in product positioning, value proposition development, and messaging. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with ability to translate technical concepts into compelling narratives. Strong analytical capabilities, comfortable working with data, running tests, and optimizing campaigns. Ability to work cross-functionally with product management, sales, design, and engineering teams. Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. A curiosity to learn, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to contribute to something meaningful What We Offer Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program Professional development: Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women’s Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions. Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days. Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about. Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafés and restaurants. Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, and department events. Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one. What to Expect in Your Interview Initial Call Meet the Team Case or take-home interview Decision & Offer We’re committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we’ll ensure you have what you need to succeed. Professional Growth & Development Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason, we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses: In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders Quarterly management training on topics ranging from “Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model” Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Vention When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results. We celebrate differences in ideas, in experiences, and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive. Vention’s culture Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Vention’s culture would keep you energized? See our full culture guide here .