Has anyone ever transitioned from account management / customer success in tech sales to PMM? Any advice for pursuing this route?

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I know a couple people who did at my last company! CS and product marketing actually have some overlap—you gotta know your product really well and how to communicate about it. I’d start with internal opportunities if there’s an opening at your company, or perhaps a less senior product marketing role to get your foot in the door? I think CS professionals have lots of leverage here.

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