Growth Marketing Manager

Meilisearch is on a mission to help developers create outstanding search experiences. We strive to make it effortless to find anything, anywhere, by offering a search engine that is quick to set up and easy to understand. With our $15 million funding round completed in September 2022, backed by leading international investors like Felicis Ventures, CRV, and LocalGlobe, our growth is accelerating. As we continue to expand, we're looking for a for a fast-moving, hands-on marketer, capable of shaping and amplifying our marketing efforts to accelerate our growth trajectory. This role is pivotal in steering the engine of our growth, working alongside and with a support of a Head of Marketing and Developer Advocate to fuel our ascent. About this role The Growth Marketing Manager will be instrumental in driving full-funnel growth, focusing on demand and lead generation, driving product sign ups, inbound and organic growth via lifecycle marketing, and marketing operations. What you’ll be doing As a Growth Marketing Manager, you will: - Drive demand generation to convert awareness into qualified leads, trial sign-ups, and sales. - Collaborate with marketing and sales to align content, campaigns, and outbound initiatives. - Manage and optimize paid and organic performance campaigns across key channels. - Use SEO/SEM to boost visibility and attract high-intent traffic. - Build and run lead nurturing and engagement campaigns to improve conversion and retention. - Analyze performance data to refine tactics and maximize ROI. - Oversee marketing operations and automation to improve efficiency. Our ideal profile Soft skills We value our team culture highly and seek someone with: - Exceptional communication skills and the ability to simplify complex topics to close the internal loops - Strong organizational skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively in a remote setting. - High energy, proactive approach, creativity, and adaptability. Hard skills Must-have - 3+ years of experience in a B2B tech startup (preferably early-stage) - Ability to define, build, and lead the growth function from scratch. - Track record in demand generation and data-driven growth. - Strong command of SEO, SEM, and content strategy. - Hands-on experience with performance marketing and paid acquisition. - Excellent project management and stakeholder coordination skills. Nice-to-have - Marketing experience across multiple companies or organizations. - Familiarity with marketing automation, CRM and growth infrastructure tools. - Basic understanding of coding and web development principles. What we offer - The chance to join a fast-growing company in an environment that values - learning, experimentation, and professional growth. - A high-impact role at the center of our growth strategy, with real ownership and autonomy. -Direct collaboration with multiple internal teams and external partners to shape and scale our marketing efforts. Interview process - 30 min screening Interview - you will discuss your professional background, motivation for the role, availability, and salary expectations with a recruiter. You’ll also learn more about why we’re hiring and the profile we’re seeking. - 1h hiring manager interview, You’ll meet Maya, Head of Marketing, and one of our company leaders. This conversation will explore your experience, career progression, and both your strategic and operational skills. - 1h technical fit interview – You’ll have the time to prepare in advance and present a portfolio of your most relevant work for this role, along with an outline of your 30-60-90 day plan. Maya and a team member will review your presentation and ask follow-up questions. - 1h team fit interview. You’ll meet two team members to discuss your collaboration style, values, and work preferences to assess mutual fit. - Reference check – We’ll ask for two professional references, ideally including a former manager or key stakeholder. - Offer stage : We’ll complete a salary benchmark and send you an offer ✨ These are all opportunities for you to ask questions to get to know your potential future team better, and discover more about the scope; Time will be left at the end of each interview so you can ask questions.