Director Product Marketing, Commerce

Skai; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus compensation

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

A leading digital marketing software firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Director of Product Marketing to spearhead their commerce media initiatives. This strategic role involves developing go-to-market strategies and collaborating with various teams to position the company's offerings competitively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product marketing, particularly within the retail and e-commerce sectors, and a proven track record of success. This role offers a competitive salary in the range of $150,000 to $165,000 along with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product marketing, with at least 5 years focused on retail or commerce media.
• Proven track record of leading successful GTM strategies for enterprise SaaS solutions.
• Deep understanding of retail media and omnichannel advertising.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for commerce media products.
• Own and refine positioning for Skai’s commerce media solutions.
• Lead competitive intelligence efforts to identify market shifts and opportunities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical mindset

Job description

Senior Director Product Marketing, Commerce

Ready to take your career to the next level. Skai (formally Kenshoo) is looking for the best and the brightest to join our rapidly growing team. We’re proud of our industry‑leading digital marketing software but we’re even prouder of the people behind it. That’s where you come in!

Role Summary
We’re looking for an experienced, strategic, and commercially minded Senior Director of Product Marketing to lead our Commerce Media product marketing function. This role will be the driving force behind our go‑to‑market strategy, positioning and messaging, competitive intelligence, and cross‑functional leadership ensuring Skai’s commerce media solutions stand out in a fast‑moving and competitive market.

This role reports into the VP Product Marketing & Enablement.

Key Responsibilities

• Go‑To‑Market Strategy – Lead the end‑to‑end GTM strategy for commerce media products, from market analysis to launch to post‑launch adoption.
• Partner with Product Management to align roadmaps with market opportunities and client needs.
• Build integrated launch plans that drive revenue impact and position Skai as the leader in commerce media, as well as ensure that those plans are optimized based on market feedback and data.

• Positioning & Messaging – Own and refine the positioning for Skai’s commerce media solutions to clearly differentiate us from competitors.
• Develop messaging frameworks that resonate with brands, agencies, and partners, from C‑suite to practitioner level.
• Ensure consistent, compelling storytelling across all customer touchpoints, from sales pitches to website copy.

• Competitive & Market Insights – Lead competitive intelligence efforts to identify market shifts, threats, and opportunities.
• Build actionable insights from industry trends, customer research, and competitive analysis.
• Translate insights into recommendations that shape GTM priorities, sales plays, and product direction.

• Cross‑Functional Leadership – Serve as the internal and external commerce media subject matter expert.
• Partner with Sales Enablement to build impactful tools, pitch materials, and training.
• Help inform product strategy based on adoption, usage and market feedback.
• Collaborate with Corporate Marketing on thought leadership content, events, and demand generation.
• Align cross‑functional teams to deliver cohesive, high‑impact product launches and campaigns.

Position Requirements

• 10+ years in product marketing, with at least 5 years focused on retail or commerce media
• Proven track record of leading successful GTM strategies for enterprise SaaS solutions
• Deep understanding of retail media, display, social commerce, and omnichannel advertising
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience influencing cross‑functional stakeholders and executive teams.
• Analytics mindset, able to leverage market and performance data to drive strategy.
• Comfortable operating in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000‑165,000. This position is also eligible for additional quarterly bonus compensation through one of Skai’s highly attractive incentive plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Skai, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Skai, we believe ensuring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is not just an ideal to strive for; it is right, necessary, and our responsibility as humans. Our full DE&I commitment and global framework can be viewed on our company website and are aligned to our core values. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS‑related conditions, or any other protected status. Also pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants With Disabilities

Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

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