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Sr Product Marketing Manager, SaaS Product

Cengage Learning

Kansas City, MO
Full Time
Senior
130k-150k
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and lead ABX strategies from prospecting to deal close through buyer personas/ICPs to define segment-based positioning and messaging.
  • Perform customer and prospect research via interviews, surveys, and analyst reports.
  • Conduct continuous competitive research by monitoring earnings calls, analyst reports, sales intelligence and the use of AI to uncover strategic insights that inform deal and marketing strategy and sales enablement.
  • Conduct detailed analyses of cybersecurity competitors, including product features, pricing models, market positioning, strategic direction, and customer perceptions.
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging threats, and technological advancements within the cybersecurity landscape.
  • Work with Product Management and Sales to define marketability of new product features and launches.
  • Create marketing launch plan based on inputs and manage visibility and communication on launch activities for prospect and client-facing teams.
  • Brainstorm concepts for prospect and customer engagement beyond launches, working with Sales and CSM leadership to identify opportunities for promotions, cross-selling, and seasonal campaigns.
  • Influence product roadmap development based on business initiatives, market needs, and customer feedback.
  • Strategize with Sales Enablement to arm, train, and empower sellers to shorten the sales cycle and improve win rate through building sales resources, identifying customer references, and sharing standard processes.
  • Develop and maintain battle cards, competitor profiles, and market analysis to support sales in winning deals.
  • Review product performance data against goals regularly and analyze and improve sales and product performance to support pipeline goals.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years' experience in customer and/or product marketing; cybersecurity industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field; or equivalent years experience.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Marketing to shape strategy and influence decision-making.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and industry players is strongly preferred.
  • Experience marketing to CISOs or repackaging offerings to align to changing market trends and demands.
  • Ability to translate technical information into buyer-oriented messaging.
  • Experience working closely with Sales teams to provide competitive deal support, objection handling, and strategic positioning.
  • Ability to use marketing analytics and customer feedback to improve product and user adoption.
  • Proven ability to translate complex competitive insights into clear, actionable recommendations for GTM teams and executives.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to diverse audiences, including executives.

Nice to Have

  • Cybersecurity industry experience
  • Experience marketing to CISOs
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and industry players

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field
  • Equivalent years of experience if no degree

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package
  • Base pay range of $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD
  • Incentive compensation program often beyond base pay
  • Supportive work environment with programs and benefits aimed at employee well-being

Working at Cengage Learning

Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery. We believe knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber safe at work and home. We pride ourselves on our employee culture, having been named to Madison's Top Workplaces and Chicago's Best Places to Work.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 22, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Marketing
Salary130k-150k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Cengage Learning

Website

cengage.com

Location

Kansas City, MO

Industry

Book Publishers

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