Nylas

Product Marketing Manager

Nylas$90K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 5 other locationsRemote
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of product marketing experience in B2B SaaS, ideally with developer-focused platforms.
  • Strong proficiency in AI tools for research and workflow optimization.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute scalable go-to-market strategies for measurable impact.
  • Technical understanding of APIs and developer ecosystems to convey value propositions.
  • Experience collaborating with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to enhance revenue and adoption.
  • Strong analytical skills in market research and performance analytics to inform strategies.
  • Exceptional communication skills with a knack for storytelling, tailored for various audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead customer research programs to gain insights into adoption and scalability of communication workflows.
  • Manage and operate a Customer Advisory Board for strategic customer engagement with the product team.
  • Create impactful case studies and narratives reflecting customer success and technical value.
  • Conduct competitive analysis to build battlecards and frameworks for sales strategies.
  • Design programs aimed at improving customer activation, adoption, and feature utilization.
  • Foster customer enablement through collaboration in creating educational resources and product work sessions.
  • Refine ICP definitions and messaging based on customer insights and market trends for improved go-to-market strategies.
  • Analyze performance metrics to optimize marketing efforts and strategies.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements with potential for remote work.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies, especially in AI.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental influence.
  • Participation in customer advisory programs for strategic insight gathering.
Full Job Description
The Role

We are looking for a Product Marketing Manager to support go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and sales enablement for the Nylas platform. This is a highly strategic role that requires deep experience in product marketing, a strong understanding of the developer-focused SaaS landscape, and a proven ability to drive revenue through compelling positioning, messaging, and execution.

As a Product Marketing Manager, you will partner with our Sr. Product Marketing Manager to own the development and execution of marketing strategies that resonate with our target customers, influence our roadmap, and enable our go-to-market teams. You'll partner closely with Product, Sales, and Customer Success teams to drive adoption, market expansion, and revenue growth.

What You'll Do
  • Customer Insights & Voice of Customer - Lead a structured customer research program across segments and ICPs to deeply understand how teams build, adopt, and scale communications and AI-driven workflows. Conduct regular interviews with customers, prospects, and churned accounts to surface actionable insights that inform messaging, product direction, and go-to-market strategy.
  • Customer Advisory Program - Own and operate Nylas' Customer Advisory Board, managing a regular forum for strategic customers to engage directly with our product team. Facilitate roadmap reviews, structured feedback sessions, and ongoing dialogue to ensure customer needs are clearly represented and influence product direction, while synthesizing feedback into clear, actionable inputs for Product.
  • Customer Stories & Proof Points - Own the development of high-impact case studies, customer narratives, and reference programs that demonstrate real-world value. Translate technical implementations into clear business outcomes for both developer and product leader audiences.
  • Competitive Intelligence & Battlecards - Drive ongoing competitive analysis across direct and adjacent players. Build and maintain battlecards, objection handling frameworks, and win/loss insights that enable sales and customer-facing teams to position Nylas effectively in competitive deals.
  • Customer Adoption & Lifecycle Programs - Design and execute programs that improve activation, adoption, and expansion across the customer lifecycle. This includes email-based onboarding and nurture programs, in-product and post-sale education, and targeted campaigns that drive utilization of key features.
  • Customer Enablement & Education - Partner with Sales and Customer Success to develop enablement materials, product work sessions, and customer-facing resources that help teams successfully implement and scale with Nylas, with a focus on reducing time-to-value and increasing long-term retention.
  • Growth and Demand Focus - Continuously refine ICP definitions, segmentation, and messaging based on customer insights, usage patterns, and deal feedback. Partner closely with Sales and Product to ensure product and positioning aligns with real buyer needs and market dynamics, supporting end-to-end go-to-market execution.
  • Performance Metrics & Optimization - Define key success metrics, analyze performance data, and refine marketing strategies based on insights.


What You Must Bring
  • Experience - 3-5+ years of product marketing experience in B2B SaaS, with a strong preference for developer-focused, API-driven, or technical platforms.
  • AI-Obsessed - Deep proficiency with AI tools for research, content, and workflows.
  • Strategic Leadership - Proven ability to develop and execute go-to-market strategies at scale, driving measurable business impact.
  • Technical Acumen - Strong understanding of APIs, developer ecosystems, and cloud-based platforms. Ability to translate technical capabilities into customer value propositions.
  • Sales & GTM Collaboration - Experience working closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to drive revenue and adoption.
  • Analytical & Data-Driven - Expertise in market research, customer insights, and performance analytics to inform strategy.
  • Communication & Storytelling - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting compelling narratives for executive, sales, and customer audiences.
  • Cross-Functional Influence - Ability to work across departments and influence senior stakeholders to align on strategy and execution.
  • Education - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.


Interview Process (subject to change)
  • Round 1: 30 minute Google Meet discussion with the hiring manager
  • Round 2: Take home assignment to be followed by a 60-minute Google Meet panel discussion
  • Round 3: 45 minute Google Meet interviews with 3-4 team members (max 4 hours).

During the various discussions, candidates selected to meet with us are strongly encouraged to not only discuss their knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities but also to showcase examples of their current or previous work. We expect you to clearly outline the "what," "why," and "how" behind your contributions.

Actual compensation will be determined based on individual qualifications, which are objectively assessed during the interview process. Factors influencing salary include knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities.

Nylas is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states/provinces. If you are not located in or able to work from a state/province where Nylas is registered, you will not be eligible for employment. Visa sponsorship may not be available in certain remote locations.

About Nylas

Nylas is a software company that provides a communications platform for developers. The platform allows developers to build email, calendar, and contacts functionality into their applications. Nylas's mission is to make it easy for developers to build great communications experiences for their users. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Nylas
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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