AVP Marketing

A BIT ABOUT US

Appknox is a leading AI-native mobile application security platform trusted by enterprises around the world. Recognized by Gartner and G2, Appknox helps organizations secure mobile applications throughout their lifecycle through automated security testing, continuous monitoring, and actionable intelligence.

Headquartered in Singapore with engineering based in Bengaluru, Appknox serves customers across North America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Japan, and India. Our customers include Fortune 500 companies, governments, financial institutions, and digital-first enterprises that rely on Appknox to secure their mobile ecosystem.

We are a profitable, fast-growing B2B SaaS company with a highly collaborative culture and ambitious plans to shape the future of application security in the AI era.

The Opportunity

As Appknox evolves from a mobile application security platform into an AI-native application security company, we are looking for a Senior Product Marketing Manager to lead positioning, go-to-market execution, sales enablement, competitive intelligence, and customer insights across our product portfolio.

This role sits at the intersection of Product, Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing and plays a critical role in defining how Appknox is perceived by customers and the market.

You will own the narratives behind our products, influence category creation, help shape launches, and become the voice of the market inside Appknox.

This role is designed for someone who aspires to build and lead a world-class product marketing function over time, with a clear growth path toward Director of Product Marketing.

Products/Capabilities You Will Support

• Appknox Platform
• Storeknox
• KnoxIQ
• Future AI-driven products and capabilities

Key Responsibilities

Positioning and Messaging

• Own positioning and messaging across the Appknox product portfolio.
• Translate technical capabilities into compelling value propositions for security, engineering, and executive buyers.
• Continuously refine messaging based on customer feedback and market dynamics.

Product Launches and Go-To-Market

• Lead cross-functional go-to-market initiatives and product launches.
• Coordinate with Product, Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing teams to drive successful adoption.
• Develop launch plans, messaging frameworks, enablement assets, and campaign support.

Sales Enablement

• Build and maintain battle cards, pitch decks, competitive comparisons, use cases, and customer stories.
• Partner closely with sales teams to improve messaging consistency and win rates.
• Conduct enablement sessions for internal teams and support strategic deals when required.

Customer and Market Insights

• Engage directly with customers and prospects to understand pain points and validate messaging.
• Conduct customer interviews, gather feedback, and identify emerging use cases.
• Develop case studies, proof points, and customer success narratives.

Competitive Intelligence

• Monitor competitors and emerging trends across cybersecurity, AI, DevSecOps, and software development.
• Develop and maintain competitive positioning and battle cards.
• Identify market opportunities and strategic gaps.

Category and Thought Leadership

• Help establish Appknox's leadership in AI-native application security.
• Contribute to thought leadership themes around AI, mobile security, software supply chain risks, and emerging AppSec trends.
• Support industry events, analyst interactions, and strategic communications.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide content and product marketing resources.
• Help establish repeatable product marketing processes and frameworks.
• Contribute to building a scalable product marketing function.

AI and Modern Marketing

• Leverage AI tools and modern workflows to accelerate research, content development, competitive intelligence, and campaign analysis.
• Understand how buyers increasingly discover and evaluate vendors through AI-assisted channels and ensure Appknox maintains strong visibility and credibility.

What We are Looking For

Required Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in Product Marketing, Solutions Marketing, Technical Marketing, or related GTM roles within B2B SaaS.
• Strong experience in positioning, messaging, product launches, and sales enablement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with Product, Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing teams.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Perplexity to improve productivity and workflows.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with marketing automation and analytics platforms such as HubSpot.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, developer tools, cloud security, AI infrastructure, or other technical SaaS categories.
• Familiarity with application security or modern software development practices.
• Experience supporting enterprise sales motions and technical buyers.
• Experience building competitive intelligence programs.

Work Expectations

First 90 Days

• Build a deep understanding of products, customers, and competitors.
• Refresh core messaging and sales enablement assets.
• Establish strong relationships across Product, Sales, and Customer Success teams.

Within 6 Months

• Lead major launches and go-to-market initiatives.
• Establish repeatable competitive intelligence and customer insight processes.
• Improve sales enablement and messaging consistency.

Within 12 Months

• Become the voice of the market inside Appknox.
• Influence product strategy and category narrative.
• Mentor content marketing resources and help scale the product marketing function.
• Play a key role in establishing Appknox as a leader in AI-native application security.

Personality traits we admire:-

• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
• Curious, commercially minded, and customer obsessed.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving environments.
• Strong collaborator who can influence cross-functional teams.
• Excited by AI and emerging technologies.
• Eager to build and grow with the company over the long term.

Interview Process

Round 1: Hiring Manager

Round 2: Functional Case Study

Round 3: Product + Sales Panel

Round 4: CEO Discussion

Round 5: HR & Compensation

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and ESOP opportunities.
• Flexible work environment.
• Comprehensive health insurance for employees and their families.
• Opportunity to work with global customers and cutting-edge AI and cybersecurity technologies.

Why Join Appknox?

Ownership and Impact

Shape how a global cybersecurity company is positioned in the market and influence strategic decisions across the business.

Growth Opportunity

This role offers a clear path toward building and leading the product marketing function as Appknox scales.

High Visibility

Work closely with company leadership and collaborate across Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success.

Continuous Learning

We believe in experimentation, curiosity, and helping people grow beyond their current role.

POSITION: Product Marketing Manager

Job Mode : Remote 

Shift Timings: 6.00 pm to 3.00 am IST (EST Time Zone)

We are seeking a Product Marketing Manager with a proven track record in B2B SaaS product

marketing. This individual will be responsible for positioning our products in the market, driving go-to-market strategies, and enabling sales teams with compelling messaging and competitive intelligence. You will report to the VP of Demand Generation & Revenue Strategy and work cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing teams.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Product Positioning & Messaging

● Develop and refine product positioning, messaging, and value propositions that resonate with target

audiences

● Create compelling product narratives that differentiate SalesIntel in competitive markets

● Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform positioning strategies

● Develop messaging frameworks for different customer segments (SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise)

Go-to-Market Strategy

● Lead go-to-market planning and execution for new product launches and feature releases

● Collaborate with Product teams to understand roadmap priorities and translate technical capabilities

into market-facing benefits

● Define target customer segments, buyer personas, and ideal customer profiles

● Develop pricing and packaging strategies in partnership with Product and Revenue teams

Sales Enablement & Training

● Create sales enablement materials including battle cards, competitive positioning, objection handling

guides, and demo scripts

● Develop and maintain sales training programs on product positioning, competitive differentiation, and

customer use cases

● Partner with Sales leadership to understand pipeline challenges and create materials to address

conversion bottlenecks

● Conduct regular sales training sessions and product updates

Customer & Market Intelligence

● Gather customer insights through interviews, surveys, and feedback analysis to inform product and

marketing strategies

● Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer behavior to identify opportunities

● Create buyer journey maps and understand decision-making processes

Content & Campaign Strategy

● Develop product-focused content including whitepapers, solution briefs, webinars, and thought

leadership pieces

● Collaborate with Marketing teams to create integrated campaigns that drive product awareness and

adoption

● Create product marketing assets for trade shows, conferences, and industry events

● Support customer marketing initiatives with product-specific messaging and positioning

Cross-functional Collaboration

● Work closely with Product Management to influence roadmap priorities based on market feedback

● Partner with Customer Success to understand customer adoption patterns and expansion

opportunities

● Collaborate with Marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels

● Support Revenue teams with competitive intelligence and win/loss analysis

Performance Measurement

● Define and track product marketing KPIs including message resonance, sales adoption of materials,

and pipeline influence

● Conduct win/loss analysis to understand competitive positioning effectiveness

● Measure and optimize sales enablement program impact on conversion rates and deal velocity

● Analyze customer feedback and market response to refine messaging and positioning

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

● 10+ years of product marketing experience, preferably in B2B SaaS

● Experience in product positioning, go-to-market strategy, and competitive analysis

● Proven track record in sales enablement and creating materials that drive revenue impact

● Experience with market research, customer interviews, and competitive intelligence

● Deep understanding of B2B sales processes and buyer journeys

Technical Skills:

● Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot) and marketing automation platforms

● Strong analytical skills with experience in performance measurement and KPI tracking

● Familiarity with product management tools and methodologies

Core Competencies:

● Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts into

business value

● Analytical mindset with data-driven approach to strategy development

● Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple product launches simultaneously

● Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environments

● Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

● SaaS experience across SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise segments

● Experience with AI-powered sales and marketing tools

● Experience working with remote and globally distributed teams

● Previous experience in customer-facing roles (sales, customer success, consulting)

REPORTING: This position will report to the Chief Revenue Officer or assigned Manager within the Department.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Remote

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end campaign curation — from concept and messaging to execution and post-campaign review.

• Lead marketing execution across channels, coordinating with internal teams and external partners (agencies, freelancers, platforms). •

Build and safeguard brand identity, tone, and positioning across all consumer touchpoints.

• Plan and execute go-to-market strategy for new product launches and collections.

• Work closely with the content and creative teams to translate brand strategy into campaigns, videos, and social content. • Track campaign performance and marketing effectiveness, and use insights to refine future campaigns.

• Manage marketing calendars, ensuring timely execution of campaigns across key dates, drops, and sale periods.

• Collaborate with the Growth Engine (e-commerce, performance marketing) to align brand campaigns with sales and growth goals. • Manage brand marketing budgets and vendor relationships where applicable.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-6 years of experience in marketing, with clear exposure across brand marketing and campaign execution (not performance marketing alone).

• Demonstrated experience owning campaigns from ideation through to execution and results.

• Strong understanding of brand building — positioning, tone of voice, visual identity, and consistency across channels.

• Experience leading or closely coordinating with creative, content, and design functions.

• Comfortable working with data to evaluate campaign performance, even if not a performance marketer by function.

• Strong communication and project management skills — this role requires leading execution across multiple stakeholders and timelines. • Mandatory: prior experience with a lifestyle brand; D2C lifestyle brand experience is strongly preferred.

Job Description – Manager Commercial

Key Responsibilities:

 Strategy & Planning: Developing, improving, and implementing marketing plans and strategies for organization’s products & services. Identify

opportunities to expand the business, through partnerships, and new markets.

 Business Analysis: Analysing current business trends, top performing

agents, sector-wise agent wise yields monitoring & reporting. Analyse sales,marketing, and other reports to gain insights into how to improve performance and maximize growth.

 Market Research & Analysis: Analysing market trends and monitor

competitor activities, evaluate trade lane economics, and forecast market demand.

 Collaboration: Working with sales and other teams to align efforts.

 Process Analysis & Optimization: Map current workflows, identify

bottlenecks, and propose streamlined processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Assess risks involved with new initiatives, ensure deadlines are met and be ready to handle unexpected situations

Qualification & Skills:

 MBA preferred but not necessary with relevant experience.

 Must have at least 5 years of experience in business development, customer management, sales or related field.

 Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation), networking, and interpersonal skills.

 Strong analytical skills.

 Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.

 Superb negotiation capabilities.

 Must be team oriented and results focused.