Head of Product Marketing

Join our team either remotely or in our HQ in Amsterdam. This role can be based in any location within the EMEA region.

About us

MessageBird is transforming the communications landscape as one of the fastest-growing software companies in the world. Our cloud communications platform makes it possible for businesses to instantly connect with over 7 billion phones globally, allowing them to speak with their customers in the same ways they talk to their friends.

Our suite provides access to all major messaging channels, from SMS and Voice to WeChat, Messenger, Facebook, WhatsApp and more. We provide out-of-the-box solutions with our own applications like Inbox and Flow Builder, plus a robust set of APIs that simplify workflows and automation.

With over 15,000 customers — from small and mid-sized businesses to some of the world’s biggest brands — it’s likely that you’ve benefited from our technology at some point. Our products range from turn-key applications like Inbox, Flow Builder and Campaign Builder, to leading solutions and APIs for enterprises; all are available through our Online Self-Serve (OSS) dashboard.

Our global team is a powerhouse of 350+ employees, who work across eight international offices. We’re excited that you’re here and interested to #jointhenest.

How we work

We work fast, grow fast, and build fast. Life at MessageBird moves in fast-forward motion. We’re a team that focuses on making an impact — right from day one. We are go-getters, industry leaders, and dreamers. Risk takers. Roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen kind of people. We thrive on transparency, and we value solution-minded attitudes.

We are all driven by one ethos: Get Shit Done. We love shaping things together and leveraging different perspectives, because that makes our products better. Our Birds are empowered with freedom and opportunity; in return, we expect honesty, courage, and agility. We own our work, and sometimes we fail. And then we get back up and cross the finish line — together as a team. Sound refreshing? We think so, too.

The role: Head of Product Marketing 

The Head of Product Marketing will play a lead role in building our product marketing department and developing strategic go-to-market plans. You will be responsible for ensuring both the development and deployment of product campaigns while also building a team of Product Marketing Managers.

You’ll work closely with MessageBird’s Leadership Team and will be the driving force behind our product marketing vision and ensure campaign success. As an integral part of the agile development cycle process, you’ll have the freedom and authority to create impactful work to empower both our internal and external customers.

What you’ll do

• You’ll be fully responsible for the Product Marketing team’s growth, development and maintaining its high performance. 
• You’ll ensure our product marketing function caters to MessageBird’s large range of products, services and wide market focus.
• You’ll be critical and strategic in extending the value propositions within our large customer base as well as unlocking new market opportunities.
• You’ll work closely with stakeholders to define who our buyers are, what kind of businesses we should target, and apply persona learnings during product discovery and development.
• You’ll be responsible for the success of our product launches; working closely with product, engineering and design departments. 
• You’ll be responsible for the vision and overall success of the Product marketing function.  

What you’ll bring

• 10+ years of Product Marketing Management experience
• Ideally from a similar industry, working with highly technical products within the CPaaS or platform communication industry
• Excellent leadership skills with 3+ years experience as a people manager, structuring complex organisations and a proven track record of hiring and mentoring employees in-person and remotely. 
• You must have strong communication, storytelling and presentation skills. Strong ability to convince, influence and inspire different audiences and on all levels, including peers, executives and board.
• Evidence of shaping customer and data driven strategies, driving the successful delivery of complex product marketing campaigns.
• Must have demonstrated results of driving growth across a large portfolio of cloud platform communication products and solutions.
• Ability and personality to successfully work in a high pace, rapidly-changing environment. 

Psst… some added perks

• The ability to Work Anywhere — literally anywhere you want, as long as it’s in the same time zone as your team (yup… you read that right!). This comes with the added benefit of finding the right work-life balance for you by following our 80/20 rule.
• WFH office set-up allowance to make sure you have all you need to “get shit done” in an ergonomically-friendly manner.
• Top-notch work equipment (including Bose headphones!).
• MessageBird swag to keep you well-dressed.
• The occasional (virtual) company-wide and team events. 
• A team of (fast-)forward-thinking, talented and fun colleagues from more than 50 countries!

If you think you’re a match for this role and can bring some great skills to the MessageBird team, please apply! We’re excited to get to know you.

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