Upside Business Travel

Principal Product Marketing Manager, Product Commercialization

Upside Business Travel$179K — $215K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in product marketing, sales enablement, or related fields, preferably in B2B, SaaS, or high-growth tech environments.
  • Proven experience in product commercialization and driving product adoption strategies.
  • Exceptional messaging and positioning capabilities, able to simplify complex ideas into value propositions.
  • Demonstrated ability in creating impactful sales enablement content, such as pitch decks and playbooks.
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product teams for GTM alignment.
  • Proven leadership skills through influence and strong communication.
  • Data-driven mindset with a focus on optimizing sales performance.

Responsibilities

  • Champion the voice of the retailer using market research to inform product strategy.
  • Act as the primary liaison between Product and RGTM teams to ensure internal alignment and prioritize roadmap.
  • Define the internal product GTM hierarchy for successful launches and retailer reception.
  • Contribute to pricing strategy to align product value and retailer expectations.
  • Drive adoption of new products and features among key stakeholders and existing retailer partners.
  • Document new product use cases derived from retailer pain points to inform future solutions.
  • Partner with Revenue Enablement to equip teams for efficient product storytelling and enhance sales initiatives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1.
  • Equity (ISOs) for employees.
  • 401(k) program to secure retirement savings.
  • Family planning support and paid parental leave options.
  • Wellness and fitness memberships for employee well-being.
  • Comprehensive emotional and mental health support programs.
  • Unlimited PTO alongside 10 paid federal holidays and an annual Winter Break.
  • Flexible work environment fostering work-life balance.
  • Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees.
  • Support for Employee Resource Groups.
  • Learning and Development stipend for continued professional growth.
  • Culture of transparency and a strong company mission.
Full Job Description
The impact you'll make

As Upside's Product Marketer focused on Product Commercialization, you will work at the intersection of our Product and Retailer Go-to-market (RGTM) teams to shape how retailers think about our product. Internally, your work will drive cohesion and clarity across teams. Externally, your work will drive both product adoption and top-line revenue growth by acting as the voice of the retailer during product development, and by leading the commercialization of products and feature releases.

Specifically, you will:
  • Champion the voice of the retailer, using market and competitive research to highlight opportunities in the product strategy.
  • Ensure internal alignment by acting as the primary liaison between the Product and Retailer Go to Market (RGTM) teams, to champion the voice of the retailer and align on roadmap priorities
  • Define our internal product GTM hierarchy in order to ensure effective and impactful launches and positive retailer reception
  • Contribute to our pricing strategy so that our price point reflects the product's value, covers costs, and meets retailers' expectations
  • Drive adoption of new products and features among target prospects, channel partners, and the existing Upside retailer partners
  • Help to discover and document new product use-cases based on retailer pain points that could turn into new solutions and product offerings
  • Partner with Revenue Enablement to ensure the Sales and Accounts teams are equippedto tell the product story and accelerate conversion and expansion opportunities


What you should have
  • 7+ years of experience in product marketing, sales enablement, or a related role-preferably in B2B, SaaS, or a high-growth tech environment. Experience with marketplaces is a plus.
  • A proven understanding of product commercialization and experience developing strategies to drive product adoption
  • Outstanding messaging and positioning skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling value propositions.
  • Proven track record of crafting high-impact sales enablement content-including pitch decks, playbooks, and competitive battle cards.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product teams to align on go-to-market strategies.
  • Demonstrates leadership through influence, earning trust through clear communication, concrete business cases, and compelling storytelling that achieve positive outcomes.
  • Data-driven approach, with experience using insights to optimize sales performance and messaging.
  • A bias for action and results, with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward in a fast-paced environment.
  • A genuine passion for problem-solving and applying an analytical approach to each new challenge.
  • Resiliency, by adopting the evolving nature of the position with a willingness to take on new responsibilities as the role continues to develop and expand.

Location:

This hybrid role is based in our Austin, Chicago, DC, or NYC office. In-office attendance is required on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and may increase based on project-based needs and changes to Upside's in-office policy over time.

Compensation: The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position varies by work location:
  • Tier 1: NYC $197,000 - $215,000
  • Tier 2: Austin, Chicago, Washington, DC $179,000 - $215,000

In addition to base salary, this position is also eligible for equity and benefits.

The final starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

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Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
  • Equity (ISOs)
  • 401(k) program
  • Family planning programs + paid parental leave
  • Physical fitness and wellness memberships
  • Emotional and mental health support programs
  • Unlimited PTO + 10 paid federal holidays + our annual, week-long Winter Break
  • Flexible work environment
  • Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Learning and Development stipend
  • Transparent culture
  • Amazing mission!

About Upside Business Travel

Upside Business Travel is a travel management company that offers a platform for booking business travel. The company was founded in 2015 by Jay Walker, the founder of Priceline.com. Upside Business Travel's platform allows users to book flights, hotels, and rental cars in one place. The company also offers a rewards program that gives users gift cards for booking travel. Upside Business Travel has raised over $50 million in funding.
Learn more about Upside Business Travel
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2018

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