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Here at Zip, we're reimagining how modern businesses function in the age of AI. The simple task of buying software, services, or tools at work has become hopelessly complicated at even the most innovative companies in the world. Today, enterprises spend $120T+ per year globally (>30 times larger than annual consumer e-commerce spend) and rely on vendors more than ever before to run their businesses.
Our co-founders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly universal problem with a purpose-built procurement platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within the last 5 years, Zip has created a new category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, the world’s leading companies like OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and JPMorgan Chase rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend.
We have a world-class team coming from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we’re focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, and—above all–driving incredible value for our customers. Join us!
Your Role
We are looking for a Product Marketing Manager who will be responsible for building out Zip’s competitive strategy and market intelligence program. The ideal candidate for this position is a strategic thinker with a deep passion for market research, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate competitive insights into actionable strategies. You’re someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, can operate without a set playbook, and excels at distilling complex information into clear, compelling messaging.
As a strategic cross-functional partner, you’ll drive competitive enablement across our go-to-market, product, and executive teams. Example initiatives include developing competitive playbooks and battle cards, tracking market trends and competitive moves, delivering training to sales teams, and partnering with product managers to inform roadmap decisions based on competitive dynamics.
Please note that we are looking for someone who will be able to come into our downtown San Francisco office on a hybrid basis (3 days / week).
You will
- Own Zip’s competitive intelligence strategy and conduct in-depth research on market trends, competitive offerings, and emerging threats to inform Zip’s positioning and GTM approach
- Monitor and analyze competitor messaging, pricing, partnerships, and GTM strategies to identify opportunities to sharpen Zip’s positioning and future direction
- Develop and maintain competitive analysis materials (e.g., battlecards, competitive briefs, objection-handling guides, etc.) to equip sales and customer-facing teams with the insights they need to win
- Deliver ongoing training and enablement sessions for sales, customer success, and other teams to ensure they have a deep understanding of Zip’s competitive advantages
- Collaborate with product managers to provide competitive insights that shape roadmap decisions, feature prioritization, and differentiation strategies
- Partner within the marketing and analyst relations team to ensure Zip is well-represented in thought leadership content and industry reports
- Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform GTM strategy, marketing campaigns, and sales plays
- Stay ahead of industry trends and procurement technology innovations to ensure Zip remains the clear leader in intake and procurement orchestration
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in product marketing, competitive intelligence, market research, or a related field
- Experience extracting insights from data, articulating findings, and influencing stakeholders on strategic proposals
- Strong project management skills to plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Foundational product marketing skills (messaging & positioning, GTM strategy, audience segmentation, sales enablement, content creation, market research, etc.)
- Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with sales, product management, and other cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills (written, verbal, and visual)
- An ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field of study
Nice to haves
- Experience and/or domain knowledge in the B2B procurement, finance, or workflow management space
- Deep understanding of the enterprise technology sales motion and end-to-end customer lifecycle
- Master’s degree or MBA
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $195,000. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.
Perks & Benefits
At Zip, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.
- 📈 Start-up equity
- 🦷 Full health, vision & dental coverage
- 🍽️ Catered lunches & dinners for SF employees
- 🚍 Commuter benefit
- 🚠 Team building events & happy hours
- 🌴 Flexible PTO
- 💻 Apple equipment plus home office budget
- 💸 401k plan
We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!
About Zip
Here at Zip, we're reimagining how modern businesses function in the age of AI. The simple task of buying software, services, or tools at work has become hopelessly complicated at even the most innovative companies in the world. Today, enterprises spend $120T+ per year globally (>30 times larger than annual consumer e-commerce spend) and rely on vendors more than ever before to run their businesses.
Our co-founders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly universal problem with a purpose-built procurement platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within the last 5 years, Zip has created a new category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, the world’s leading companies like OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and JPMorgan Chase rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend.
We have a world-class team coming from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we’re focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, and—above all–driving incredible value for our customers. Join us!
Your Role
We are looking for a Product Marketing Manager who will be responsible for building out Zip’s competitive strategy and market intelligence program. The ideal candidate for this position is a strategic thinker with a deep passion for market research, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate competitive insights into actionable strategies. You’re someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, can operate without a set playbook, and excels at distilling complex information into clear, compelling messaging.
As a strategic cross-functional partner, you’ll drive competitive enablement across our go-to-market, product, and executive teams. Example initiatives include developing competitive playbooks and battle cards, tracking market trends and competitive moves, delivering training to sales teams, and partnering with product managers to inform roadmap decisions based on competitive dynamics.
Please note that we are looking for someone who will be able to come into our downtown San Francisco office on a hybrid basis (3 days / week).
You will
- Own Zip’s competitive intelligence strategy and conduct in-depth research on market trends, competitive offerings, and emerging threats to inform Zip’s positioning and GTM approach
- Monitor and analyze competitor messaging, pricing, partnerships, and GTM strategies to identify opportunities to sharpen Zip’s positioning and future direction
- Develop and maintain competitive analysis materials (e.g., battlecards, competitive briefs, objection-handling guides, etc.) to equip sales and customer-facing teams with the insights they need to win
- Deliver ongoing training and enablement sessions for sales, customer success, and other teams to ensure they have a deep understanding of Zip’s competitive advantages
- Collaborate with product managers to provide competitive insights that shape roadmap decisions, feature prioritization, and differentiation strategies
- Partner within the marketing and analyst relations team to ensure Zip is well-represented in thought leadership content and industry reports
- Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform GTM strategy, marketing campaigns, and sales plays
- Stay ahead of industry trends and procurement technology innovations to ensure Zip remains the clear leader in intake and procurement orchestration
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in product marketing, competitive intelligence, market research, or a related field
- Experience extracting insights from data, articulating findings, and influencing stakeholders on strategic proposals
- Strong project management skills to plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Foundational product marketing skills (messaging & positioning, GTM strategy, audience segmentation, sales enablement, content creation, market research, etc.)
- Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with sales, product management, and other cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills (written, verbal, and visual)
- An ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field of study
Nice to haves
- Experience and/or domain knowledge in the B2B procurement, finance, or workflow management space
- Deep understanding of the enterprise technology sales motion and end-to-end customer lifecycle
- Master’s degree or MBA
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $195,000. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.
Perks & Benefits
At Zip, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.
- 📈 Start-up equity
- 🦷 Full health, vision & dental coverage
- 🍽️ Catered lunches & dinners for SF employees
- 🚍 Commuter benefit
- 🚠 Team building events & happy hours
- 🌴 Flexible PTO
- 💻 Apple equipment plus home office budget
- 💸 401k plan
We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Product Marketing Manager
Lead with product storytelling, not just marketing credentials
Hiring managers for PMM roles want evidence you can translate product features into customer value. Bring case studies from academic projects, internships, or coursework showing how you've framed a product's positioning or crafted a go-to-market narrative.
Target companies with existing OPT or H-1B sponsorship history
Mid-size tech and SaaS companies routinely sponsor marketing roles. Check USCIS disclosure data for employers who've filed H-1B petitions for marketing positions. Past sponsorship behavior is the strongest indicator a company will sponsor you after OPT ends.
Quantify your impact in cross-functional work
PMM roles sit at the intersection of product, sales, and marketing. Employers want proof you've worked across teams. Quantify results wherever possible, whether that's pipeline influenced, messaging tested, or launch timelines you helped hit during internships or projects.
Frame your international perspective as a product asset
Many tech companies serve global markets. Your firsthand understanding of non-U.S. customer behavior, language, and cultural context can differentiate your positioning work. Mention it explicitly in cover letters and interviews as a strategic advantage for their product marketing team.
Get comfortable with go-to-market frameworks before interviews
Interviewers will test your ability to build a GTM plan, define an ICP, and develop messaging hierarchies. Study frameworks like Jobs to Be Done and Positioning by April Dunford. Walking through a real product launch you'd execute signals readiness immediately.
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Does a Product Marketing Manager job qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as your degree directly relates to the role. PMM positions typically require a bachelor's in marketing, business, communications, or a related field. If your major aligns with those areas, the job satisfies USCIS's requirement that OPT employment be directly related to your field of study. Roles at companies with a history of sponsoring marketers are your strongest bets.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as a Product Marketing Manager?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program such as marketing analytics, data science, or management information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. A standard marketing or communications degree typically does not qualify. Check your program's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before applying to roles that assume STEM extension.
Do employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Product Marketing Managers?
Some do, particularly mid-size and large tech and SaaS companies that treat product marketing as a core function. PMM roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B because they require a specific bachelor's degree. Smaller companies or those with limited legal infrastructure are less likely to sponsor. Browse verified sponsoring employers for marketing roles on Migrate Mate to narrow your search.
What should I do if my OPT period ends before I receive an H-1B approval?
If your employer filed an H-1B petition before your OPT expired and you have an approved OPT STEM extension or a cap-gap period, you may be able to continue working while the petition is pending. Cap-gap protection automatically extends your F-1 status and work authorization through September 30 of the relevant year. Confirm your situation with your DSO as soon as your employer initiates the H-1B process.
How competitive are Product Marketing Manager roles for OPT students without U.S. work experience?
Competitive, but not out of reach. Employers prioritize candidates who demonstrate strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration, skills you can build through internships, capstone projects, or campus product initiatives. Targeting companies that have sponsored OPT or H-1B holders in marketing roles previously improves your odds significantly. Migrate Mate filters for employers who sponsor, which removes the guesswork from your job search.
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