Marketing
Our career map helps you take charge of your professional growth. With 10 growth levels, from L1 to L10, each step features clear milestones to support your development.

Experience
No prior experience required. Typically a student or recent graduate exploring career opportunities in marketing.
Area of Responsibility
Supports the marketing team in operational and administrative tasks. Participates in research, campaign preparation, and basic content creation. Learns how marketing processes function in real projects.
Specific tasks may vary depending on your marketing focus area (e.g., CRM, SMM, Content). Track-specific guidance can be provided separately.
Skills
- Understands basic marketing concepts (target audience, brand awareness, funnel)
- Familiar with social media platforms and basic content formats (posts, newsletters, landing pages)
- Assists in competitor and market research
- Uses tools like Google Docs, Excel, or Notion to organize information
- Demonstrates a proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Communicates clearly and follows team instructions
- Follows internal brand and communication guidelines
Experience
1–2 years of practical experience in a marketing role.
Area of Responsibility
Takes ownership of small tasks within marketing projects. Supports senior team members in campaign execution, content editing, analytics, or partner communication.
Deliverables may differ depending on the role track (e.g., CRM emails vs social media posts). Check track-specific notes for focus area details.
Skills
- Can write or edit short content pieces based on briefs (posts, emails, CTAs)
- Understands basic analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Insights, email stats)
- Works with marketing calendars, task trackers (Notion, Jira, Trello)
- Assists in launching and monitoring marketing campaigns
- Collaborates effectively with designers, copywriters, and community managers
- Receives and implements feedback from seniors
- Demonstrates time management and responsibility for assigned tasks
Experience
2–3 years of hands-on marketing experience, with clear specialization in one or more tracks (e.g., CRM, Content, SMM, Performance).
Area of Responsibility
Executes well-scoped tasks independently. Begins to specialize in one area (e.g., CRM, SMM, Content, Performance) while maintaining cross-functional understanding.
Role expectations can differ between tracks. For example, a Junior CRM Specialist may build email flows, while a Junior Content Creator may focus on blog articles.
Skills
- Can create and publish marketing assets (emails, posts, banners) with minimal supervision
- Uses tools like Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite, or Google Ads
- Supports testing hypotheses (A/B tests, subject lines, creatives)
- Prepares simple reports and draws conclusions from basic metrics
- Communicates clearly with internal and external partners
- Manages multiple small tasks or content streams simultaneously
- Follows brand tone of voice and adapts messaging to audience
Experience
2–3 years of hands-on marketing experience, with clear specialization in one or more tracks (e.g., CRM, Content, SMM, Performance).
Area of Responsibility
Independently executes medium-scope marketing campaigns or content tracks. Works cross-functionally with design, analytics, and product teams. Manages timelines and ensures delivery of marketing assets aligned with KPIs.
Role-specific tasks may vary depending on your focus area. See examples below.
Skills
- Creates and manages full-cycle marketing assets (from brief to launch)
- Uses specialized tools independently (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads, Mailchimp, Hubspot)
- Builds and tracks A/B tests and adjusts tactics based on metrics
- Writes or reviews content with brand voice and conversion goals in mind
- Communicates updates and outcomes to stakeholders
- Understands and reports on campaign performance using dashboards
- Takes ownership of specific channels or content directions
Typical Tasks by Track
- CRM: Builds email sequences, segments users, analyzes open/click rates
- SMM: Manages content calendar, coordinates visuals, monitors engagement
- Content: Writes blog posts, coordinates long-form formats, optimizes for SEO
- Performance: Sets up paid campaigns, tracks CPC/CTR, runs budget pacing reports
- Partnerships: Coordinates with external partners on joint campaigns or promos
Experience
3–4+ years in marketing, with deep domain knowledge in at least one marketing track and cross-functional exposure.
Area of Responsibility
Owns key initiatives or channels with clear business impact. Drives campaigns from strategy to execution. Coaches junior specialists. Collaborates across product, sales, and external agencies.
Tasks and goals may differ depending on track — see examples below.
Skills
- Develops campaign strategy aligned with business goals and target audience
- Optimizes content or channels based on analytics and market feedback
- Owns reporting cadence, defines key metrics (e.g., ROAS, CPL, retention)
- Provides briefs and reviews for creative teams or freelancers
- Leads team rituals (planning, retros, async updates)
- Mentors IC-1 to IC-3 team members
- Works directly with business or product owners to define marketing objectives
Typical Tasks by Track
- CRM: Plans lifecycle campaigns, defines user triggers, improves retention metrics
- SMM: Manages brand tone, launches complex content initiatives, engages influencers
- Content: Creates content strategies, oversees editorial quality, tracks engagement
- Performance: Owns ad budget, tests creative variants, scales working campaigns
- Partnerships: Develops co-marketing plans, negotiates placements, analyzes partner ROI
Experience
4-5 years of marketing experience, recognized expert in a specific marketing track (e.g., CRM, Content, Performance). Shows maturity in strategic thinking and independent decision-making.
Area of Responsibility
Leads complex, high-impact marketing projects across teams. Aligns marketing efforts with product, sales, or business development goals. Acts as a key point of contact for critical campaigns or channels.
Role-specific activities vary by marketing track — see typical tasks below.
Skills
- Designs and implements multichannel campaigns with measurable ROI
- Leads cross-functional squads or workstreams (e.g., CRM x Product, SMM x PR)
- Coaches Middle-level marketers (IC-4, IC-5) and provides structured feedback
- Defines advanced KPIs and leads data-informed decision-making
- Manages creative agencies or freelancers
- Presents marketing plans and results to senior leadership
- Adapts messaging and tone for segmented audiences and channels
Typical Tasks by Track
- CRM: Builds automated lifecycle journeys, experiments with segmentation and personalization logic, integrates CRM with product flows
- SMM: Drives brand narrative, coordinates multi-channel content launches, manages crisis communication or reputation topics
- Content: Leads content pillars and editorial calendars, oversees video or multimedia production, measures engagement trends
- Performance: Optimizes bidding strategies, tests ad creatives across platforms, drives cross-region scaling of paid channels
- Partnerships: Leads strategic alliances, co-develops value propositions, tracks shared KPIs with external stakeholders
Experience
5+ years of hands-on marketing experience, consistently delivering strategic impact. Recognized internally as a go-to expert. Often contributes to company-wide planning or external representation.
Area of Responsibility
Shapes and drives strategic marketing priorities. Oversees cross-channel alignment, supports leadership in planning cycles, and contributes to new direction setting. Often leads marketing initiatives involving multiple departments or external partners.
Responsibilities may differ by marketing focus — see track-specific examples.
Skills
- Sets direction for cross-track initiatives (e.g., brand expansion, customer journey revamp)
- Translates business objectives into measurable marketing roadmaps
- Advises leadership on market trends, innovation, and customer behavior
- Leads retrospectives and knowledge sharing across the team
- Partners with legal, finance, or procurement teams to align on broader campaign risks or requirements
- Coaches and develops mid-level team members for readiness to lead
- Represents marketing in cross-functional or executive meetings
- Monitors and reports on performance metrics relevant to their track
Typical Tasks by Track
- CRM: Defines retention strategy across lifecycle stages, partners with Data to build predictive models, builds modular templates for scale
- SMM: Oversees platform strategies (e.g., TikTok vs LinkedIn), evolves voice and community practices, scales community ambassador programs
- Content: Shapes long-term content themes, supports PR/editorial presence, builds content hubs or learning centers
- Performance: Drives budget planning, evaluates media mix modeling, aligns paid/organic balance across funnels
- Partnerships: Leads negotiations with strategic partners, defines win-win collaboration models, ensures joint GTM delivery
Experience
Entry-level, little to no prior professional experience in frontend development.
Area of Responsibility
Learning and applying basic frontend concepts, writing simple components under supervision.
Skills
HTML/CSS: Understanding and using basic HTML elements and CSS styles.
JavaScript: Familiarity with basic JavaScript (ES6+) concepts.
Git: Basic version control operations, understanding of repositories.
Soft Skills: Effective communication, openness to feedback, willingness to learn and improve.
Experience
More then 1 year of experience in frontend development.
Area of Responsibility
Developing small features, fixing bugs, and understanding project architecture.
Skills
HTML/CSS: Proficient in semantic HTML and CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass).
JavaScript: Knowledge of ES6+, basic use of libraries like Vue.js or React.
Version Control: Confident use of Git, contributing to code reviews.
Soft Skills: Basic teamwork and communication, handling constructive criticism.
Experience
More then 2 years of solid frontend experience.
Area of Responsibility
Developing features independently, improving existing components, participating in code reviews.
Skills
JavaScript & Frameworks: Deep knowledge of ES6+, Vue.js ecosystem, understanding UI component libraries.
Coding Practices: Writing clean and maintainable code, understanding coding patterns and principles.
Infrastructure: Familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Babel) and CI/CD pipelines.
Soft Skills: Working well in a team, basic problem-solving and critical thinking.
Experience
More then 3 years of experience in frontend, capable of handling complex tasks.
Area of Responsibility
Leading feature implementation, optimizing performance, and mentoring juniors.
Skills
Advanced JavaScript: Mastery of core concepts, meta-frameworks, and server-side rendering (SSR).
Testing: Writing unit tests and understanding end-to-end testing frameworks.
Optimization: Improving load times, optimizing SEO, and handling responsive design challenges.
Soft Skills: Effective collaboration, taking initiative, and providing constructive feedback.
Experience
More then 4 years of frontend development experience.
Area of Responsibility
Designing and implementing complex systems, contributing to architectural decisions.
Skills
Architecture & Patterns: Understanding design patterns, OOP, and functional programming.
Security: Awareness of common vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them.
Performance Tuning: Deep understanding of browser performance and optimization.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.
Experience
Recognized as an expert in frontend development.
Area of Responsibility
Driving project quality, ensuring best practices, leading codebase improvements.
Skills
Frontend Mastery: Proficient in multiple frameworks (Vue.js, React, Angular), full understanding of TypeScript.
Code Review & Testing: Leading code reviews, implementing automated testing strategies.
CI/CD & Infrastructure: Advanced setup and maintenance of continuous integration and delivery.
Soft Skills: Strategic thinking, decision-making, and adaptability to change.
Experience
Strategic leader in frontend development.
Area of Responsibility
Shaping the technical direction, mentoring senior engineers, overseeing large projects.
Skills
Strategic Planning: Defining and implementing frontend strategies, architectural design.
Innovation: Proposing innovative solutions, optimizing frameworks and libraries.
Stakeholder Communication: Effectively interacting with product owners and management.
Soft Skills: High-level collaboration, influencing team direction, handling complex challenges.
Experience
Extensive experience in leading frontend projects and teams.
Area of Responsibility
Technical leadership, architecture design, and ensuring project alignment with company goals.
Skills
Technology Leadership: Guiding the team on technical implementations, making strategic tech decisions.
Code Quality: Establishing and maintaining coding standards, enforcing best practices.
CI/CD & DevOps: Expertise in infrastructure, server configuration, and deployment strategies.
Soft Skills: Effective delegation, inspiring and motivating the team, strategic decision-making.
Experience
Transitioned from a senior IC role. Demonstrates strong initiative ownership, mentorship, and cross-functional coordination. Has successfully led complex campaigns or content streams.
Area of Responsibility
Leads a small team within a specific marketing function (e.g., CRM, Content, SMM, Performance). Balances strategic alignment with hands-on involvement in planning and execution.
Role focus and KPIs depend on track — see examples below.
Skills
- Manages 3–5 team members and supports their growth and development
- Sets marketing priorities and ensures delivery of team-level goals
- Facilitates sprint planning, weekly syncs, and reviews
- Ensures campaign consistency, quality, and alignment with strategy
- Collaborates closely with product, design, analytics, and business stakeholders
- Owns hiring, onboarding, and peer coaching processes
- Monitors and reports on performance metrics relevant to their track
Typical Tasks by Track
- CRM: Leads CRM roadmap, manages campaign schedule, resolves tech/process blockers
- SMM: Owns content strategy and publishing workflow, builds engagement playbooks
- Content: Oversees editorial calendar, manages freelancers, ensures SEO alignment
- Performance: Manages ad creatives and budget pacing, tracks channel efficiency
- Partnerships: Runs co-marketing campaigns, reports on partner performance, handles partner success workflows
Experience
Has demonstrated success leading a team of multiple functions. Operates as a connector between business strategy and marketing delivery. Drives cross-functional planning and adapts team structures to business needs.
Area of Responsibility
Leads one or more marketing streams. Sets direction, aligns with business units, and ensures cohesive strategy execution across domains. Plays a key role in annual planning, team growth, and prioritization.
Scope may include a functional area (e.g., Paid Marketing, Brand, CRM) or a full vertical (e.g., B2B Growth).
Skills
- Leads multiple teams or a mid-sized department (6–10+ people)
- Defines team strategy and connects it with company-wide objectives
- Oversees planning cycles, roadmap reviews, and team OKRs
- Supports hiring, coaching, and feedback for managers and senior ICs
- Aligns marketing programs with sales, product, and data functions
- Manages resource allocation and resolves cross-team dependencies
- Reports on domain performance and supports decision-making at VP level
Typical Tasks by Track
- CRM: Leads omni-channel retention planning, aligns user journeys with product strategy
- SMM: Builds cross-platform strategies, manages social listening & community scale
- Content: Defines long-form content direction, integrates with PR & product marketing
- Performance: Evaluates paid channel mix, tests growth models, improves CAC efficiency
- Partnerships: Designs ecosystem strategy, builds joint ventures, tracks GTM success
Experience
12+ years of strategic marketing leadership across domains and business cycles. Proven track record in managing teams, budgets, and brand positioning at scale.
Area of Responsibility
Leads the entire marketing organization. Owns the marketing vision, strategy, team structure, and results. Accountable for brand, acquisition, retention, communications, and budget impact. Collaborates with executive leadership, investors, and key external stakeholders.
Responsible for strategic alignment across CRM, Performance, Content, Brand, PR, and Partnerships.
Skills
- Strategic Leadership: Sets and communicates a compelling marketing vision that aligns with company-wide OKRs and revenue targets. Defines long-term marketing architecture and brand positioning across regions and audiences.
- Organizational Design: Builds and evolves the marketing team structure, roles, and processes to scale with business needs. Ensures efficient collaboration across product, sales, and operations.
- Brand & Messaging Ownership: Owns corporate messaging and brand consistency across all internal and external touchpoints. Builds differentiated narratives that reflect market position and company mission.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Interprets complex marketing performance data (CAC, LTV, ROAS, NPS, brand equity), connects it to financial planning, and adjusts strategy based on outcomes.
- Budget Management & Forecasting: Owns the marketing budget. Allocates resources based on ROI scenarios, tests vs scale trade-offs, and company priorities. Defends marketing investments at the C-level.
- Stakeholder Influence: Acts as a thought partner to the CEO, Head of Product, and VP Sales. Influences board-level decisions with market insights, customer trends, and competitive analysis.
- Crisis Management & Risk Communication: Leads communication response during crises (PR, legal, brand reputation), ensuring alignment with corporate values and legal requirements.
- Team Development & Succession Planning: Grows future leaders through mentoring, feedback, and clear development paths. Oversees leadership pipeline within the marketing function.
- Innovation & Martech: Champions adoption of AI tools, MarTech stacks, and automation to improve marketing efficiency and personalization.
Typical Tasks
- Leads annual and quarterly marketing planning with C-suite
- Approves high-impact cross-channel campaigns and global launches
- Reviews company-wide narrative and customer experience strategy
- Participates in investor meetings, public speaking, and media representation
- Oversees brand health tracking, customer journey mapping, and international market entry plans
- Collaborates with Finance Department to align spend efficiency with growth targets
Experience
Senior-level experience with a focus on leadership and team management.
Area of Responsibility
Managing the frontend team, ensuring project delivery, and aligning with stakeholders.
Skills
Project Management: Planning and coordinating tasks, prioritizing work for team members.
Team Development: Mentoring and coaching, organizing training sessions for skills enhancement.
Communication: Handling stakeholder expectations, managing team dynamics.
Leadership Skills: Decision-making, conflict resolution, and fostering a collaborative environment.
Experience
Extensive experience in both frontend development and leadership.
Area of Responsibility
Overseeing the entire frontend department, defining the vision, and driving strategic initiatives.
Skills
Strategic Leadership: Setting goals, driving innovation, and overseeing large-scale projects.
Process Improvement: Developing and implementing processes to improve team efficiency.
Hiring & Development: Building and growing the team, managing recruitment, and team development.
Executive Communication: Reporting to top management, presenting the department’s achievements and plans.

