Marketing · Positioning · Venture-backed companies
Hire product marketers who can make the product clear to its buyers
Scope positioning, customer understanding, launches and sales enablement around the buyer and the product, not a generic marketing title.
You speak with Emily Landon directly. Guarantee terms are confirmed on the call.
- 3–5 days to first intro
- 14–21 days to offer
- 100% refund guarantee
TTR-reported benchmarks
TTR-reported proof
- 14–21 days to offer vs industry 60–90 days
- Every candidate passes the Distributed Systems Filter
TTR-reported figures. Timelines are firm benchmarks, not a promise for every mandate. Guarantee terms are confirmed in the intro call.
What you get
What you get when you hire product marketers with TTR
- 01
A scoped mandate first
Start with a working session with Emily Landon on why the role exists now, what it owns and who decides.
- 02
First intros in 3–5 days
TTR-reported benchmark from a scoped mandate to the first candidate introductions.
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Vetting on two layers
Candidates are judged on evidence of judgement in the function and on operating ownership. Every candidate passes the Distributed Systems Filter.
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An offer in 14–21 days
TTR benchmark, against 60–90 days industry-wide. Scope, seniority and decision speed on your side move it.
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Hires that hold
TTR reports 98% long-term retention. The search is built for a durable hire, not only a closed one.
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100% refund guarantee
TTR reports a 100% refund guarantee. The specific terms are confirmed on the intro call with Emily Landon.
Roles
Roles TTR searches for
- Product Marketer
- Product Marketing Manager
- Senior Product Marketing Manager
- Director of Product Marketing
- Head of Product Marketing
- Brand Marketing
- Go-to-Market Lead
- Sales Enablement Lead
Vetting
How TTR vets product marketers
Two layers of the hire
Market judgement: define evidence of buyer research, positioning choices and translating product capabilities into a useful message.
Go-to-market ownership: agree responsibilities across product, marketing, sales and launches before opening the search.
Distributed Systems Filter
Every candidate passes the Distributed Systems Filter
Every candidate TTR introduces passes the Distributed Systems Filter, across engineering and operational roles. Ask Emily Landon how the filter applies to your mandate and what evidence will be used to assess candidates.
- Applies to every candidate TTR introduces
- Used across operational roles as well as engineering
- Ask Emily Landon what evidence will be used for your mandate
Speed
How fast can you hire product marketers?
Firm benchmarkTTR reports 3–5 days to initial candidate introductions and 14–21 days to offer, against 60–90 days industry-wide. These are firm benchmarks, not a promise for every mandate; scope, seniority and decision speed on your side all move them.
- 3–5 days to first intro (TTR benchmark)
- 14–21 days to offer (TTR benchmark)
- 60–90 days industry range, shown for comparison
TTR: 14–21 days to offer
Industry: 60–90 days
TTR-reported benchmark, not a promise for every mandate.
Guarantee
Backed by a 100% refund guarantee
TTR reports a 100% refund guarantee. The specific terms are confirmed on the intro call with Emily Landon, so you know them before the search starts.
- 100% refund guarantee (TTR-reported)
- 98% long-term retention (TTR-reported)
- 400+ placements (TTR-reported)
Process
How the search works
- 01
Scope the mandate
Name the buyer, product and go-to-market gap.
- 02
Calibrate the bar
Agree evidence of positioning, research and launch ownership.
- 03
Introduce candidates
Assess candidates against the actual product marketing mandate.
First intros: 3–5 days (TTR benchmark) - 04
Close and settle in
Align cross-functional responsibilities through offer and onboarding.
Offer: 14–21 days (TTR benchmark)
Compared
TTR against the industry range
| Measure | Industry range | TTR |
|---|---|---|
| Time to offer | 60–90 days | 14–21 days |
| Time to first intro | Not compared | 3–5 days |
| Vetting | Not compared | Distributed Systems Filter |
| Long-term retention | Not compared | 98% |
TTR-reported figures. The 60–90 day industry range is the only external reference shown. Every TTR candidate passes the Distributed Systems Filter.
Who it's for
Who this search is for
For founders who need clearer positioning, a product launch owner or a bridge between product, marketing and sales.
Recently funded
Venture-backed or early-stage companies hiring after a raise.
Under 50 employees preferred
The best-fit company profile.
Under 200 employees maximum
Past that size, a different search model may fit better.
Built for founders
TTR runs specialist search for founders of venture-backed and early-stage companies.
Board-level mandates at established companies may suit a retained firm better. The retained search comparison sets out where that line falls.
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Questions about hiring product marketers
Is this the same as a growth marketer?
No. Product marketing and growth can collaborate, but positioning and customer acquisition are different responsibilities. Use the growth marketer search for an acquisition-led mandate.
What should I bring to the intro call?
Bring the product, the buyer, the sales motion and the messaging or launch decisions that lack an owner.
Next step
Put the mandate in front of Emily
Bring the role, even if the scope is unsettled. The intro call is where we pressure-test it and confirm guarantee terms.