Senior Product Marketing Manager, Core Narrative at ibotta

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in product marketing, preferably at an advertising platform (social or programmatic). CPG also highly desired
  • Proven experience creating and scaling product positioning, messaging frameworks, and sales narratives from the ground up
  • A track record of leading successful and impactful product launches
  • Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling, and human-centered language
  • Outstanding cross-functional collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority
  • A strategic mindset with a passion for understanding customers and markets
  • Candidates must live in the United States. Position is hybrid in Denver, CO (3 days in office: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), with remote eligibility for candidates in specified cities (Atlanta, Austin, Bentonville, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Jersey City, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, or St. Louis)

Responsibilities

  • Own the Narrative: Define and own the core product positioning and messaging frameworks that articulate our unique value to the market
  • Craft Go-to-Market Messaging: Develop clear, compelling, and differentiated messaging for our target audiences, products, and key initiatives
  • Empower the Sales Team: Partner with our Sales and Enablement teams to translate the core narrative into actionable sales playbooks, pitch decks, battle cards, and demos that improve seller effectiveness
  • Drive Consistency: Work with cross-functional teams (Content, Demand Gen, Brand, PR) to ensure our core narrative is consistently and effectively communicated across all customer-facing channels
  • Establish Thought Leadership: Spearhead the creation of flagship content and research (e.g., white papers, keynote presentations, reports) that amplifies our core product messaging themes and establishes our point of view in the market
  • Lead Critical Launches: Quarterback the go-to-market strategy and execution for our most important product launches, ensuring both internal teams and the market are ready for what’s new
  • Generate Data-Driven Insights: Establish a strategic partnership with the Client Analytics team to build a continuous pipeline of insights, grounding our messaging and positioning in quantitative data about customer behavior
  • Be the Voice of the Customer: Use customer, market, and competitive research to deeply understand our buyers and translate all qualitative and quantitative insights into a story that resonates

Skills

Product Marketing
Messaging Frameworks
Go-to-Market Strategy
Sales Enablement
Pitch Decks
Battle Cards
Content Creation
Thought Leadership
White Papers
Cross-Functional Collaboration

ibotta

Shopping rewards app for cash-back offers

About ibotta

Ibotta operates a shopping rewards app that connects brands with millennial consumers by offering cash-back rewards for purchases. Users earn cash back by shopping at partner retailers, which encourages them to shop more often and spend more. Brands and retailers collaborate with Ibotta to promote their products through targeted advertising within the app, especially during major shopping events like Black Friday. Ibotta generates revenue by charging these brands for featured placements and marketing campaigns designed to increase sales velocity and conversion rates. The company aims to enhance brand awareness and drive incremental sales for its clients, making it a significant player in the retail and consumer goods market.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$58.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Parental leave
Onsite gym
Dinner perk
Healthcare coverage
Culture club
401(k) match
Team wide bonus
Flexible time off
Equity
Lifestyle spending account

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Rakuten and Honey could dilute market share.
Reliance on major retailers means disruptions could significantly impact revenue.
Rapid expansion in Denver may lead to increased operational costs and financial strain.

Differentiation

Ibotta offers cash-back rewards, incentivizing frequent shopping and larger purchases.
The Ibotta Performance Network delivers coordinated promotions across multiple platforms.
Ibotta connects brands with millions of millennial consumers, enhancing brand awareness and sales.

Upsides

Ibotta's user base grew by 158%, indicating strong consumer engagement.
Partnerships with major retailers like Walmart and Instacart boost Ibotta's market reach.
Winning the MarTech Breakthrough Award highlights Ibotta's innovation in performance marketing.

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