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We're building Vercel's first startup-focused customer marketing function—designed specifically to help early-stage companies amplify their success stories and become powerful advocates for our platform. You'll own the strategy and execution of content that turns innovative startup customers into compelling case studies, engaged community members, and authentic voices for how Vercel accelerates product development and growth. This role is purpose-built for the startup ecosystem. You'll work directly with founders, technical leaders, and engineering teams at high-growth startups to showcase how they're shipping faster, scaling smarter, and building differentiated products on Vercel. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, Product, and Developer Relations to create content and experiences that resonate with the startup community and drive adoption among emerging companies. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we engage with one of our most dynamic customer segments—combining storytelling, community building, and data-driven program development to deliver measurable business impact.
Job Responsibility:
Create Compelling Startup Success Stories
Partner with startups to develop case studies, video content, and testimonials that highlight technical wins, speed-to-market advantages, and business outcomes
Craft narratives that speak to both technical decision-makers and business stakeholders at early-stage companies
Collaborate with content, design, and product marketing teams to produce high-quality, developer-authentic assets
Gather & Activate Startup Customer Insights
Conduct interviews, surveys, and feedback sessions with startup customers to understand their unique needs, challenges, and success patterns
Translate insights into actionable recommendations for Product, Sales, and Marketing to better serve the startup segment
Champion the startup customer perspective internally and ensure their voices influence strategy
Measure Impact & Optimize
Define KPIs specific to startup customer marketing (reference generation, content performance, community engagement, pipeline influence)
Report on how customer marketing efforts drive startup acquisition, retention, and expansion
Create case studies, testimonials, and video content in partnership with content, design, and product marketing teams
Develop ways to deepen customer engagement and drive loyalty, such as reference programs, customer councils, and speaker opportunities
Partner with the events team to highlight customer voices at industry events and webinars
Support community-building efforts that foster peer-to-peer learning among customers
Gather insights through interviews, surveys, and events to inform product development, messaging, and marketing strategy
Act as the internal champion for customer perspectives
Work closely with GTM, Product, and Success teams to align on shared goals, coordinate outreach, and ensure consistent messaging across touch points
Define KPIs, track performance of customer marketing efforts, and iterate based on data and feedback
Requirements:
6+ years in customer marketing, product marketing, or growth marketing roles, with demonstrated experience in startup or developer-focused environments
Proven track record building customer advocacy programs for technical audiences or early-stage companies
Exceptional ability to craft technical narratives that resonate with developers while demonstrating business value
Experience producing diverse content formats (written case studies, video testimonials, technical blog posts, social content)
Talent for making complex technical concepts accessible and compelling across different audiences
Comfort engaging with technical audiences and understanding developer workflows, tools, and priorities
Ability to build authentic relationships with founders and engineering leaders
Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where you need to build programs from scratch
Nice to have:
Have experience marketing to developer communities or running technical content programs
What we offer:
Competitive compensation package, including equity
Inclusive Healthcare Package
Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills
Flexible Time Off
We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed