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Full-Time

Director – Product Marketing

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Plotly

Plotly

51-200 employees

Data app platform for Python development

Enterprise Software
Data & Analytics
AI & Machine Learning

Senior

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in Canada

Category
General Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Python
Sales
Data Science
Public Speaking
SQL
Marketing
Data Analysis
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 7+ years in product marketing with proven experience marketing to data scientists, developers, or similar roles.
  • Experience in launching products aimed at data scientists, developers, or domain experts coupled with a strong ability to craft compelling corporate messaging.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, alongside a keen technical and business acumen.
  • Experience in analyzing and refining best practices and processes to boost operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ability to effectively partner with engineering, product, community, sales
  • Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including C-suite executives, and external stakeholders. Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with experience representing the company at high-profile industry events.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading the successful launch of multiple products in competitive B2B technology markets, particularly within data science or developer-focused industries.
  • Experience in developing and executing global product marketing strategies that cater to diverse regional markets, including knowledge of regulatory and cultural nuances.
  • History of driving substantial business growth through effective product positioning, demand generation, and sales enablement initiatives. Ability to measure and demonstrate the impact of marketing strategies on revenue and market share.
  • Deep technical understanding of data science, AI/ML, or developer tools, with hands-on experience in Python and SQL. Ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and go-to-market strategies.
Responsibilities
  • Drive positioning and messaging that resonates with our core audience: data scientists, domain experts, developers, and data science platform owners, as well as economic buyers and decision makers.
  • Plan & execute product launches. Create the story for the launch which guides all content creation, identify the tasks and owners, and manage the launch project.
  • Be an expert in the data analytics market and conduct competitive analysis to share with Sales and aid in positioning and messaging workstreams.
  • Understand the customer deeply through direct conversations and interaction in customer forums.
  • Conduct win/loss analysis to measure the effectiveness of positioning, messaging and product-market fit.
  • Create and deliver sales enablement sessions for product launches, major updates, sales plays and similar. Create content assets supporting these activities such as slide decks, demos and videos.
  • Assist in the development of the analyst relations program by briefing industry analysts and creating content and coordinating content development from subject-matter experts in product management and the executive team.
  • Work across marketing to ensure the corporate narrative is consistently represented across all channels (social, website, media, PR etc) and at the right altitude.
  • Drive and own core assets like keynote presentations for first and third-party events.
  • Partner with the rest of marketing to create engaging content supporting Demand Gen for campaigns and events and Content Marketing, e.g. articles, blog posts, data sheets, eBooks, whitepapers, webinars, presentation and website copy.
  • Develop and drive the product marketing strategy that aligns with Plotly’s overall business goals, ensuring sustained growth and market leadership. Provide visionary leadership that motivates and guides the product marketing team towards achieving ambitious targets.
  • Lead the effort to refine the strategic narrative and collaborate with other marketing and sales functions to ensure the story is strongly reflected in GTM execution
  • Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing product marketing team. Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence within the team, and ensure alignment with broader company objectives.
  • Leverage advanced analytics and customer insights to refine marketing strategies, optimize product launches, and improve campaign effectiveness. Drive a data-driven approach to measuring and improving marketing impact.
  • Serve as a key spokesperson for Plotly’s products, representing the company at industry events, conferences, and in media engagements. Engage with key external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and industry influencers, to build strong relationships and enhance Plotly’s market presence.

Plotly provides Dash Enterprise, a platform designed for organizations to collaboratively create and deploy data applications using Python. The platform allows users to build applications in a secure and scalable environment, making it easier for teams to work together. Plotly's products include interactive data visualization tools that can be accessed directly through web browsers. Unlike traditional dashboards, Dash apps offer a point-and-click interface that simplifies the use of complex models written in Python. With a strong community backing, evidenced by over 89,000 GitHub stars and millions of downloads, Plotly aims to enhance the accessibility and functionality of data applications for users.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$21.3M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

77%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $1.7 million investment from Scale AI will accelerate the development of Dash, potentially leading to more advanced features and capabilities.
  • Plotly's extensive open-source ecosystem ensures a steady influx of new ideas and improvements, fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment.
  • The platform's low-code nature allows for rapid application development, making it easier for employees to bring their ideas to life and see immediate impact.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape for data visualization and AI application platforms is intense, requiring Plotly to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Reliance on the open-source community for innovation could pose risks if community engagement wanes or shifts focus.

What makes Plotly unique

  • Plotly's Dash Enterprise uniquely combines low-code development with powerful Python-based data visualization, setting it apart from other data app platforms.
  • The company's strong open-source community, evidenced by over 89,000 GitHub stars and millions of monthly downloads, provides a robust foundation for continuous innovation and user support.
  • Plotly's focus on interactive, web-based data visualization directly in the browser offers a seamless user experience that many competitors lack.

Benefits

Remote first team

Home office setup fund

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Learning & development opportunities

Medical, dental, vision & more

Stock options

Plotly Giving program

Community involvement