What does the first day as a product marketing manager look like?
what should i do and what should be expected
1 Answer
Jeff Rezabek
IRONSCALES Director of Product Marketing • June 17
On the first day as a product marketing manager, you'll likely spend a lot of time doing the typical HR onboarding paperwork and meeting your main team.
But, spend some time proactively setting up calendar invites for leaders in other departments to start understanding their roles and how you can help them. Doing this will help you establish the cross-functional relationships that are so vital in product marketing.
Next, be a sponge. Start reading all about your company, your market, and your competitors. Keep a notebook nearby to write down questions or ideas as they pop up and then seek out the answers either internally or through research.
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