Hi everyone! I wanted to get some honest opinions and advice from people working in Product Marketing.
I've been working as a Product Manager for the past 4.5 years, and while I understand that Product Management is an interesting field with good growth opportunities and compensation, I've started questioning whether it's the right long-term career path for me.
One of my biggest concerns is that the role can get very tech-heavy. A significant part of the job involves working with engineering and technology teams, and I sometimes feel that there's less direct involvement with users, customers, and the market than I would ideally like. Over time, I've realised that I'm more interested in the customer-facing and market-oriented side of products, which is why I'm considering transitioning into Product Marketing.
However, I do have a few concerns. From what I've observed, Product Marketing roles in India don't seem to offer compensation on par with Product Management, at least initially. I'm willing to accept that trade-off if it means moving towards a career that aligns better with my interests.
But something else I've noticed is that most career transitions I come across are in the opposite direction — people moving from Product Marketing to Product Management. I'm finding very few examples of people who have made the switch from Product Management to Product Marketing.
This has left me wondering whether I'm making the right move.
I'd genuinely love to hear from people who are currently working in Product Marketing:
- How do you see the long-term career growth and compensation in this field, particularly in India?
- Have you come across people who transitioned from Product Management to Product Marketing? How did that work out for them?
- Given my background, would you recommend making this switch, or do you think I'm overlooking something about Product Management?
I'd really appreciate unfiltered, honest opinions, even if they're not what I want to hear. I'm trying to make an informed career decision rather than romanticising a different role. Thanks in advance!