Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Product Marketing Manager

at Forerunner

🏢 About Forerunner

Forerunner is a mission-driven company tackling climate change by empowering communities and government agencies with actionable flood risk data. Their focus on building resilient infrastructure and reducing liability makes them a unique player in the climate tech space, offering the chance to make a tangible impact.

About This Role

As the first dedicated Product Marketing Manager, you'll own the entire product marketing function, from positioning and messaging to sales enablement and launches. This role is critical in translating product momentum into revenue growth, directly impacting the company's expansion into new verticals and overall success.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a standup with the marketing team to align on campaigns, followed by deep-dive sessions with product managers to understand upcoming features. You might spend the afternoon crafting a new product launch narrative, creating sales one-pagers, or meeting with sales reps to gather feedback on enablement tools. You'll also likely be analyzing customer feedback and market trends to refine positioning.

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🎯 Who Forerunner Is Looking For

  • 3-5 years of product marketing experience in B2B SaaS, ideally with exposure to government or regulated industries (e.g., utilities, infrastructure).
  • Proven ability to craft compelling positioning and messaging for technical audiences, translating complex data into clear value propositions.
  • Experience building sales enablement materials and collaborating closely with sales teams to drive revenue.
  • Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, able to build processes from scratch and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Passionate about climate change and sustainability, with a desire to contribute to building resilient communities.

📝 Tips for Applying to Forerunner

1

Highlight any experience with data-heavy products or platforms, and how you simplified complex concepts for different audiences.

2

Showcase a specific example where you launched a product into a new vertical or market, detailing your strategy and measurable results.

3

Demonstrate your ability to work cross-functionally by providing examples of collaborating with sales, product, and marketing teams.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize outcomes (e.g., increased pipeline, faster sales cycles) rather than just responsibilities.

5

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your personal passion for climate resilience to Forerunner's mission, and mention how your skills can help them achieve their goals.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your understanding of Forerunner's mission and the importance of flood risk data in building resilient communities.", 'Your experience in creating messaging and positioning for technical products aimed at government or regulated industries.', 'Your track record of building sales enablement tools that have directly contributed to revenue growth.', 'Your ability to thrive in a startup environment, taking ownership of a function and scaling it.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Forerunner's blog and case studies to understand their language and the problems they solve for communities.
  • → Research the flood risk management industry, including key regulations and challenges faced by government agencies.
  • → Look into Forerunner's competitors and how they position themselves in the market.
  • → Check out any recent news about Forerunner (funding, partnerships, product launches) to understand their current momentum.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach building a product marketing function from scratch at a startup like Forerunner?
2 Describe a time you developed a messaging framework for a complex technical product. How did you ensure it resonated with both technical and non-technical buyers?
3 How do you partner with sales to ensure they are effectively using your enablement materials? Give a specific example.
4 What experience do you have with verticals like government or regulated industries? How do you adapt marketing strategies for these buyers?
5 How do you stay updated on climate change and flood risk trends to inform your marketing strategies?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Forerunner or the specific role's focus on climate and flood risk.
  • Avoid focusing solely on consumer marketing experience; this role requires B2B and technical product marketing expertise.
  • Don't underestimate the importance of sales enablement; make sure to highlight your experience in this area, as it's a key responsibility.

📅 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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