Product Manager (Automotive, On-site)

Job summary

This role involves taking full ownership of the Seller Space, focusing on enhancing the products and experiences for professional vehicle sellers. The position is crucial for shaping the seller journey, from onboarding to inventory management and auction execution, with success measured by seller activation and inventory growth rather than feature delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management with a focus on commercially significant products.
• Strong background in product strategy, discovery, delivery, and achieving measurable business outcomes.
• Excellent customer-discovery skills, capable of translating insights into product direction.
• Proficient in using data to identify problems and assess results.
• Experience collaborating with Product Design and Engineering teams in a cross-functional setting.
• Ability to navigate complex workflows and operational processes while maintaining customer focus.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across various teams.
• Judicious in balancing short-term commercial opportunities with long-term product development.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine the product vision and strategy for Seller Space.
• Understand diverse seller types and their workflows to enhance their selling experience.
• Streamline seller onboarding and reduce the time needed to list vehicles.
• Simplify inventory supply processes through digital tools and integrations.
• Enhance vehicle identification and listing quality for better buyer engagement.
• Assist sellers in making informed decisions regarding pricing and auction formats.
• Minimize operational tasks related to auction management while ensuring quality.
• Provide sellers with insights into stock status and sale outcomes.
• Utilize customer research and marketplace data to identify growth constraints.
• Establish outcome metrics and employ experimentation to assess product performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions tailored to different seller segments.
• Manage dependencies with related product areas that impact seller outcomes.

Skills

• Strong product judgment and commercial awareness.
• Analytical skills with a focus on operational complexity.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in product management or related fields.

Tools

• Familiarity with product management tools and methodologies.