How have you set yourself up for promotion at a company?
This is in relation to not moving companies for a promotion it’s about how to get promoted at the existing company you are at. Also would love any insights to how establish the organization was in marketing as it relates to promote-ability.
1 Answer
Ryan Smith
Eightfold VP, Product Marketing • March 8
This is a tricky one and often depends on the philosophy of the company, org and individual leaders.
From my experience there are 3 major indicators:
- Led a big, cross-functional product launch. I find this particularly important for Sr. Managers looking for a Director promotion. Launches are typically super visible and again, you're exercising many of the core and valued PMMs skills (Going back to the 5Ps).
- Be an active listener and contributor in meetings (especially when execs are involved). Come prepared with a strong POV and be prepared to defend it.
- See around the corner. It's much easier to promote someone who doesn't need to be told what to do. They think strategically and can predict what the business needs 2-4 quarters out.
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