Career ladder
Common Digital Marketing roles and typical compensation bands in India:
- Digital Marketing Executive — 4-10 LPA
- Growth Manager — 10-24 LPA
Basics
Focus areas for the basics phase:
- Funnels
- GA4
- SEO basics
Channels
Focus areas for the channels phase:
- Google Ads
- Meta
Growth
Focus areas for the growth phase:
- CRO
- Analytics
- Lifecycle
Signals recruiters look for
Beyond skills, hiring managers screen for these signals:
- Shipped projects on GitHub / portfolio
- Certifications relevant to the role
- Communication in interviews
- Domain knowledge (industry-specific)
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