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Product Marketing Manager (Chicago - Contract)

PartySlateChicago, Illinois, United StatesHybrid, Onsite

Who We Are


PartySlate is the premier marketplace that connects people planning all types of events with venues and vendors. More than 3 million people used PartySlate for their weddings, galas, corporate events, and milestone celebrations in the last year. PartySlate continues to disrupt the 800 billion dollar events industry with innovative technology solutions for both people planning events and venues and vendors within the events industry. PartySlate is based in Chicago with talent spread out all across the country, and we are looking to grow our team with passionate, collaborative individuals.

About the Product Marketing Manager Opportunity


PartySlate seeks a scrappy, analytical, and highly collaborative Product Marketing Manager with 2–4 years of experience to help us bring our product vision to life. You’ll play a critical role in launching new features, crafting compelling messaging, and bridging the gap between product, sales, and marketing. You’re equal parts storyteller and strategist — energized by digging into data and customer insights, distilling complex products into clear narratives, and driving go-to-market excellence.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll help shape the voice of PartySlate’s fast-growing SaaS products and marketplace platform.

Note: This is a contract-to-hire position with a 3 month initial contract.


Responsibilities


  • Positioning & Messaging: Develop product positioning and messaging that resonates with target personas across both sides of our marketplace
  • Measurement & Analysis: Define and track KPIs for product marketing initiatives; iterate based on performance data
  • GTM Strategy: Contribute to go-to-market strategy and own execution for new feature launches and product updates
  • Enablement: Partner with product, sales, and customer success to ensure internal teams are enabled with the right tools and messaging
  • Content Creation: Create content marketing assets including one-pagers, email copy, pitch decks, website copy, and in-product messaging
  • Competitor Research: Conduct competitor research and market analysis to inform positioning and differentiation
  • Research & Insights: Gather insights from customers and internal stakeholders to inform roadmap priorities and GTM decisions
  • Demand Generation Collaboration: Collaborate with demand generation team on campaigns that drive adoption and engagement

Qualifications


  • 2–4 years of product marketing or related experience (product, growth, content, or brand marketing) in a B2B SaaS, marketplace, or tech environment
  • Analytical mindset with experience gathering and using data to inform decisions
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — you can explain complex ideas simply and persuasively
  • Proven experience supporting product launches and developing go-to-market plans
  • Comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Strong understanding of user needs and buyer journeys
  • Bonus: Experience with tools like HubSpot, Notion, Mixpanel, or Figma

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion


PartySlate is committed to creating a diverse and equitable environment for its employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Apply for this job

Life at PartySlate

PartySlate is the first digital platform designed specifically for event professionals — a better way to showcase their work, build their brands, and drive more leads. With PartySlate, event planners, decor companies, venues, photographers, caterers, entertainers, and more can showcase unlimited photos of their work to reach luxury brides and other party hosts actively planning their next events.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Disrupting the $800 billion events industry with innovative technology solutions- Chicago headquarters, nationwide talent recruitment- Committed to diversity and equitable environment- Consideration for employment without discrimination based on various factors- Collaborative individuals- Passionate team members- Innovative event planning technology solutions

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