ESM-A · Specialised Master’s

Product and Service MarketingManager

A sandwich courses Specialised Master’s preparing you for the certified title of “Responsable Marketing Produits et Services” — managing product strategy, brand development, and multichannel marketing.

RNCP 38809, Level 6
12–15 months
Sandwich Courses
October and January
Marketing strategy professional
100%
Pass rate
2024–25 cohort
567h
Total coursework
100%
Pass rate (2024–25)
Lvl 6
RNCP 38809 certified
Programme objectives

Three core missions

The Product and Service Marketing Manager’s role is structured around three interconnected strategic missions that drive commercial growth.

01

Guide Product Marketing Strategy

Lead the creation, launch, and revitalisation of products and services. Design product range, pricing, and distribution strategies.

02

Support Sales and Digital Communication

Strengthen commercial strategy and digital communication. Leverage customer experience data to enhance product visibility and brand consistency.

03

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate marketing actions across departments and channels, managing budgets and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Curriculum — 567 hours

Certified competency blocks

Each block can be prepared independently and validated with a block certificate.

Curriculum 2026
01
Marketing and Commercial Strategy Development
Inbound and Outbound Marketing Product Pricing Strategy SMEs and Digital Transformation Distribution Strategy CRM Strategy Marketing and Panels Marketing Strategy Communication Strategy Business Plan Development
02
Marketing and Sales Force Management
Marketing Approach Commercial Action Plan Catalogue Photography and CommunicationPackaging and Merchandising Google Ads Product Launch Management Operational Marketing Purchasing Marketing Key Account Negotiation Distributor Purchasing EU Negotiation Product Range Creation
03
Promotional Strategy Design
Consumer Behaviour Communication Plan Community Management Sales Promotion Omnichannel Strategy Customer Loyalty CRM Digital Strategy
04
Digital Marketing Strategy Development
HTML Fundamentals Website Creation Google Ads Social Media Platforms Web Tools Introduction Product Profitability Management Tools Marketing Budget Commercial Management
05
Marketing Plan Budgeting and Control
Costs and Margins Introduction to Management Control Negotiation Management Management and Strategic Analysis Marketing Plan Management Financial Analysis and Valuation
GM
General Management and Cross-Cutting Modules
Corporate Strategy Leadership and Management Intercultural Management Group Management International Trade Supply Chain Management International Deployment Political Science and ManagementGeo-Economics and GeopoliticsBusiness and Sustainable Development Major Global Economic Issues
Program structure

Format and duration

Intensive professional immersion combining academic study with in-company experience.

Duration and rhythm

  • 12-month programmeStandard track with 2 days in class / 3 days in company
  • 15-month trackAvailable for lateral entry into Year 2
  • 567 hours of courseworkIntensive certified curriculum
  • October and January intakesRolling admissions throughout the year

Campus and network

  • Paris – Marne-la-ValléeAccess to the full HEMA Group network: ESM-A, ESCI, ISEAM, ISEADD
  • Professional instructorsAll teaching staff are active industry professionals
  • Qualiopi certifiedQuality certification for training providers
Prerequisites

Who can apply

Entry based on your academic background and professional profile.

2-year track

Level 5 qualification

Hold a Level 5 qualification (BTS, DUT, business school, or university degree) in marketing, sales, or communications.

Lateral entry

3–4 year track

Available depending on profile. 15-month track for lateral entry into Year 2 of the programme.

Career opportunities

After graduation

This specialised programme opens doors to strategic marketing roles across industries, from FMCG to luxury goods, technology to services.

Target job roles

Strategic marketing positions across industries.

Product ManagerMarketing ManagerBrand ManagerMarketing DirectorProduct Range DirectorCommercial DirectorMarketing and Partnerships ManagerMarketing Consultant

Further studies

Graduates may pursue a Level 7 certification as “Manager of Transversal and Innovative Project Development” (RNCP 36914), providing advanced specialisation in strategic project leadership.

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Teaching and assessment

Learning by doing

All instructors are professionals with proven expertise. The pedagogy combines theory with real-world application.

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Industry-led teaching

In-person instruction combining theoretical courses with concrete operational examples from real marketing contexts.

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Case studies and simulations

Case studies, professional simulations, and document analysis develop strategic marketing decision-making skills.

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Continuous and final assessment

Continuous assessment throughout the programme complemented by final evaluations for each competency block.

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Oral defenses

Student presentations and final oral defenses before a jury of marketing and management professionals.

Admission process

How to join

A two-stage process designed to assess both your academic profile and professional potential in marketing.

01

Eligibility review

Review of your application file and supporting documents. Academic background and professional motivation are assessed.

02

Interview and written tests

Interview (remote interview) and written test(s), followed by final admission jury deliberation. Accepted candidates proceed to secure their sandwich courses placement.

Recognition and certification

RNCP 38809, Level 6 — State-recognized title

“Responsable Marketing Produits Services” — RNCP 38809. Level 6 (EU) professional certification, registered with France Compétences on 27/03/2024. Valid until 27/03/2027. Certifying body: ESM-A (GESCEP), part of the HEMA Group.

  • RNCP 38809, Level 6 · Certificate No. 38809
  • French National Registry of Professional Certifications
  • ESM-A is part of the HEMA Group and holds Qualiopi certification
  • Each competency block can be validated independently
Qualiopi

Qualiopi Certified

Quality certification for training providers

Accessibility for students with disabilities

All situations will be reviewed to implement necessary adaptations — both physical and pedagogical — to make the program accessible to students with disabilities.

Disability CoordinatorStéphanie Damelincourt
+33 (0)1 64 62 61 83 · stephanie.damelincourt@groupe-hema.com

Shape the future of marketing

Join ESM-A’s Specialised Master’s in Product and Service Marketing — where strategy meets practice.