Product Marketing Manager, FlashBlade//E

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Pure Storage is seeking a Product Marketing Manager to be the lead product marketer for key members in our FlashBlade family of products including FlashBlade//E. In this role you will own the core messaging and positioning for FlashBlade//E create the core content to support product launches and ongoing go-to-marketing (GTM) efforts and become the subject matter expert (SME) for FlashBlade//E within marketing. The Product Marketing Manager will work closely with the Product Management team as well as the broader marketing and sales team to execute the marketing and position of FlashBlade//E within the broader FlashBlade family as well as part of the overall Pure Storage Platform. This position requires a passion for storytelling of technical products a deep understanding of product positioning and messaging strong writing and content creation skills and exceptional interpersonal and collaboration abilities. For the right individual we are open to hiring a Senior Product Marketing Manager.

As a proven enterprise product marketer you possess a deep understanding of market dynamics competitive landscapes and customer insights. You will drive the success of your product portfolio by supporting product launches marketing campaigns and execution of the product GTM. Additionally you will develop the core content and partner with various teams to ensure the long-term success of FlashBlade//E.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

• Messaging and Positioning - Develop and own the core messaging and positioning for FlashBlade//E within the broader FlashBlade product portfolio
• Product Ownership - Become the product marketing owner and champion for these products. Drive the product promotion across marketing and sales. Fully plan and support the execution of the GTM strategy to ensure success in both marketing and sales metrics.
• Subject Matter Expertise and Content Development - Become the SME for your product. Develop and own the core content required for launches and GTMs effort across different teams and sales motions. Support the development of additional content through sales enablement technical evangelism corporate comms and other collaborative teams.
• Leadership and Collaboration - Provide leadership by example and develop a strong collaborative capability within the Product Marketing team and beyond elevating the success of the entire team
• Advocate - Be an energetic advocate and spokesperson for Pure Storage and FlashBlade//E both internally and externally

WHAT YOULL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• Exceptionally Strong Messaging Storytelling and Content Creation Skills - A strong track record of core product marketing skills including messaging and positioning translation of technical benefits to customer benefits and a creation of core content including presentations whitepapers FAQs and web copy
• Deep Experience in Product Marketing: A history of successfully owning launching and marketing technology products preferably to Enterprise IT customers.
• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of Enterprise infrastructure products with a bonus for additional experience in unstructured (Object and File) data storage. Must have strong technical depth and ability to learn quickly balanced with sharp business sense
• Collaboration and Influencing Skills: Exceptional executive presence and credibility with the ability to influence and build strong relationships with various internal partners including product management and sales to align product messaging from creation to customer sales
• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business or a related field (Masters degree preferred) and 7 years of experience in product marketing marketing or solutions marketing
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. This role demands someone who is gifted in their ability to use the spoken and written word to communicate effectively with all stakeholders

We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara CA office in compliance with Pures policies unless you are on PTO or work travel or other approved leave.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area Fortunes Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

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ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

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OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

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