Application Guide

How to Apply for Product Marketing Manager – Market Products

at Voltus

🏢 About Voltus

Voltus is a leading platform that connects distributed energy resources (DERs) to electricity markets, enabling commercial, industrial, and residential customers to earn cash while enhancing grid flexibility and sustainability. Working at Voltus means directly contributing to the fight against climate change while being part of a rapidly growing company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About This Role

As a Product Marketing Manager for Market Products, you will own the positioning, messaging, and sales enablement for Voltus's Commercial & Industrial (C&I) DER solutions, such as the emergency load response program (ELRP) in PJM and the LMR offering in MISO. You'll bridge product, sales, and energy market dynamics, translating complex market-connected offerings into compelling narratives that drive adoption and revenue.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might involve meeting with product managers to understand new market rules for an upcoming PJM capacity auction, drafting a sales one-pager for the LMR offering in MISO, and analyzing campaign performance to optimize messaging for C&I prospects. You'll also collaborate with sales reps to gather feedback and refine enablement materials, ensuring they have the tools to effectively communicate value to customers.

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🎯 Who Voltus Is Looking For

  • 3-5+ years of product marketing experience, preferably in energy, DER, or SaaS for energy markets.
  • Deep understanding of wholesale electricity markets (PJM, MISO) and demand response programs like ELRP and LMR.
  • Proven ability to translate technical market rules and product features into clear, high-converting messaging for C&I audiences.
  • Experience developing sales enablement materials and collaborating cross-functionally with product, sales, and market operations teams.

📝 Tips for Applying to Voltus

1

Highlight any direct experience with PJM or MISO markets, especially demand response or load management programs, in your resume and cover letter.

2

Use industry terminology correctly (e.g., ELRP, LMR, DER, capacity markets) to demonstrate domain expertise.

3

Quantify your marketing impact: include metrics like lead conversion rates, sales enablement adoption, or revenue influenced by your campaigns.

4

Tailor your application to show passion for Voltus's mission; mention how you've contributed to sustainability or grid innovation in previous roles.

5

If you have experience with C&I energy solutions, emphasize it—Voltus serves commercial and industrial customers, so understanding their pain points is crucial.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with wholesale energy markets (PJM, MISO) and demand response programs, and how it translates to effective product marketing.', 'A proven track record of developing positioning and messaging for complex technical products that drove measurable sales results.', 'Your ability to collaborate with product and sales teams to create enablement tools that empower sales to close deals.', "Your alignment with Voltus's mission to combat climate change through innovative energy solutions, and why you're excited to contribute."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Voltus's product portfolio, especially their C&I solutions like ELRP and LMR, and how they create value for customers.
  • → The basics of PJM and MISO wholesale electricity markets, including demand response programs and capacity auctions.
  • → Voltus's company culture, mission, and recent news or press releases to understand their growth trajectory and values.
  • → Competitors in the DER space (e.g., Enel X, CPower) and how Voltus differentiates its offerings.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you position Voltus's ELRP offering in PJM to a prospective C&I customer? Walk us through your messaging strategy.
2 Describe a time you had to translate complex market rules or technical product features into simple, compelling marketing content.
3 How do you measure the success of product marketing initiatives? Provide examples of metrics you've used.
4 What is your understanding of the competitive landscape in DER and demand response, and how would you differentiate Voltus?
5 How would you collaborate with sales and product teams to ensure market feedback informs product roadmap and marketing campaigns?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic marketing language without demonstrating knowledge of energy markets or DERs—this role requires domain expertise.
  • Failing to tailor your application to Voltus's specific products and markets; a one-size-fits-all approach won't stand out.
  • Neglecting to show how you've collaborated with sales teams or driven revenue impact; this role is heavily cross-functional and results-oriented.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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