Director, Product & Lifecycle Marketing at Lightspeed Commerce

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Lightspeed Commerce Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Payments, Fintech, CommerceIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in product marketing, lifecycle marketing, or related disciplines, with at least 5 years in people leadership roles
  • Proven success leading marketing strategy for financial products or complex SaaS ecosystems
  • Deep understanding of B2B customer journeys and how to influence them through both product and lifecycle marketing levers
  • Strong strategic acumen with the ability to translate vision into actionable frameworks and measurable outcomes
  • Demonstrated experience building and scaling high-performing teams, fostering mentorship, and elevating the craft of marketing
  • Exceptional storytelling, positioning, and communication skills with the ability to influence executives and inspire teams
  • Comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, balancing long-term vision with near-term impact
  • A passion for understanding merchant needs, market dynamics, and how technology can simplify and accelerate small business growth

Responsibilities

  • Set the vision and strategy for Lightspeed’s Financial Services marketing function, spanning Payments and Capital
  • Shape positioning and narrative frameworks that clearly articulate Lightspeed’s differentiated value in financial services across all markets and verticals
  • Drive go-to-market excellence, ensuring cohesive, insight-driven launches and evergreen campaigns that connect product value to customer outcomes
  • Unify product and lifecycle marketing, creating end-to-end strategies that drive awareness, engagement, adoption, and retention
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing team, fostering strategic thinking, executional excellence, and cross-functional influence
  • Partner with executive leadership across Product, Sales, and Brand to define priorities, measure impact, and advocate for merchant needs
  • Institutionalize best practices in messaging, segmentation, and lifecycle marketing that can scale across product lines
  • Represent Financial Services marketing at the leadership level, contributing to long-term business planning and organizational growth
  • Use data and insights to guide strategic decisions, inform resource allocation, and identify opportunities for innovation in how we market and grow our products

Skills

Product Marketing
Lifecycle Marketing
Go-to-Market Strategy
Positioning
Messaging
Segmentation
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Market Insights
Campaign Management
Customer Retention
Executive Partnership

Lightspeed Commerce

Provides software solutions for retailers and restaurateurs

About Lightspeed Commerce

Lightspeed Commerce provides software solutions designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses in the retail and restaurant sectors. Their main products include point-of-sale systems, inventory management tools, and analytics features that help businesses operate more efficiently and engage with customers effectively. These tools work together to streamline operations, allowing businesses to manage sales, track inventory, and analyze performance data all in one place. Unlike many competitors, Lightspeed focuses on a subscription model for its services, which includes ongoing support and updates, as well as transaction fees for payment processing. The company's goal is to enhance global commerce by empowering SMBs with the technology they need to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$2.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Leave
Extended Healthcare Benefits
Mental Health Support
Lightspeed Equity Scheme
Health & Wellness Credit
Volunteer Day

Risks

Increased competition from SpotOn in the restaurant POS market.
Adyen's Tap to Pay on iPhone poses a threat to Lightspeed's payment solutions.
Candis's financial management solutions could attract Lightspeed's target market.

Differentiation

Lightspeed offers a unified platform for both retail and hospitality businesses.
The company integrates online and offline sales channels for seamless operations.
Lightspeed's subscription model provides consistent revenue through software and transaction fees.

Upsides

Growing demand for unified commerce platforms aligns with Lightspeed's offerings.
Rise of contactless payments presents expansion opportunities for Lightspeed's payment solutions.
Subscription-based models are trending, benefiting Lightspeed's recurring revenue strategy.

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