Garrett Tillman

Collaborator
DISC Type : si

Product Marketing Manager at Back Market

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Overview

Garrett is a product marketing leader with over 15 years of experience at world-class companies like Apple, Reddit, and Twitch. He specializes in bringing new ideas to life using clear storytelling and deep user insight. Colleagues describe his work as fantastic. He holds an MFA from Parsons School of Design.

He is drawn to technology that changes how people connect, work, and think, with a specific interest in generative AI, digital marketplaces, and platform ecosystems. His passion for online culture and community was evident early in his career when he spoke at SXSW about brand engagement on Reddit.

Unique fact: In a speaker profile for a conference, he listed himself as a "Burrito enthusiast. "

Personality Overview

Consensus Builder

Fair-minded

Example Driven

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.  They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Community Building
He has focused on community-first tools at Reddit and Twitch and spoke at SXSW about the intersection of online culture and community.
Sustainable Tech
At Back Market, he leads marketing for sustainability and circularity, expressing a passion for creating a more repairable society through partnerships like the one with iFixit.
Product Storytelling
His work is united by a belief in the power of clear storytelling and deep user insight to create lasting customer impact at companies like Apple and Dropbox.

Media Appearances

Garrett has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024 - 7-2025
Product Marketing Manager at Back Market
11-2023 - 12-2024
Staff Community Product Marketing Manager at Reddit, Inc.
3-2022 - 6-2023
Viewer Product Marketing Lead at Twitch
8-2021 - 3-2022
Sr. Product Marketing Manager - Creator Growth at Twitch
1-2019 - 1-2021
Product Marketing Manager at Dropbox

Education

2009 - 2011
MFA from Parsons School of Design - The New School
2005 - 2009
BS from Boston University

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Insights For Selling To Garrett

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Show them how they look good by making this decision
  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Garrett is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Garrett

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Garrett move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Garrett take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Garrett

Personality Compatibility


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