As the sole PMM in my company, can you explain how product marketing roles evolve in terms of responsibilities and salary—from entry-level to mid-senior positions—and discuss the trade-offs between being an individual contributor and managing a team?
I'm currently the only PMM at my company and have noticed a range of job titles and responsibilities, including entry-level roles that seem to have a broad scope. I'm looking to understand the career progression in product marketing, specifically how roles advance in responsibilities and compensation, and what the pros and cons are of remaining an individual contributor versus moving into a management role.
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I’ve been the only PMM several times and think it only works if you LOVE being a PMM. Some people call PMM the “quarterback” who is charting the marketing strategy. Othe...
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