Product Manager - Digital Marketplace Automotive

Company Description

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. Established in 2021 as a result of the merger between Scout24 Switzerland and TX Markets, SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG is dedicated to simplifying lives through innovative digital solutions. With a presence in real estate, automotive, general marketplaces, and finance & insurance, we thrive on our core values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.

Job Description

Join us as a Product Manager for the Automotive Digital Marketplace, where you will focus on enhancing the professional buyer (dealer) experience. In this role, you will oversee the product lifecycle, delivering high-quality, user-centric solutions that empower professional buyers to source inventory with confidence and efficiency. Your leadership will directly shape their interaction with our products and propel business growth.

About the Role

Our AutoScout24 and MotoScout24 brands are leading Swiss marketplaces for listing and searching motor vehicles, reaching thousands of users daily. You will own the experience for professional dealers sourcing vehicles on our platforms.

Your primary goal is to streamline the sourcing process, making it fast, clear, and low-friction. By championing the jobs-to-be-done for buyers and eliminating obstacles, you will transform insights from research and data into a focused product roadmap. You will also align stakeholders and lead a cross-functional team to deliver successful outcomes for both our customers and the business.

What You Will Be Doing

Your main responsibility is to lead a cross-functional scrum team to deliver products that are viable, valuable, usable, and feasible. Key responsibilities include:

• Shape the vision, strategy, and KPIs for the product portfolio to enhance the overall user experience.
• Manage the product roadmap and lifecycle by leveraging market trends and metrics to prioritize impactful projects.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders, integrating diverse perspectives into product development.
• Understand customer needs through research and direct interaction, identifying opportunities for improvement at all stages of the customer journey.
• Collaborate with your team to envision innovative solutions that enhance the customer experience from initial vehicle discovery to final purchase.
• Evaluate product success using quantitative and qualitative metrics, ensuring solutions meet customer needs.
• Maintain product quality by owning data accuracy and process efficiency, while upholding high standards in every release.

Qualifications

What Will You Bring to the Ride?

• Fluency in German and English (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or related fields.
• 3-5+ years of experience as a Product Manager, with a proven record in launching impactful products, ideally in automotive or e-commerce.
• Expertise in mobile app and/or web platform product development, preferably in a marketplace setting.
• Strong experience working with cross-functional teams and managing distributed teams.
• Proficiency in analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data for informed product decisions.
• Ability to communicate product decisions clearly and support team-based decision-making.
• Ownership mentality with a readiness to be accountable for delivering business and product outcomes.

Additional Information

What Do We Offer?

• 6 weeks of holidays (with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days).
• 40-hour work week.
• 18 weeks of maternity leave and 6 weeks of paternity leave, applicable in cases of adoption.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Access to mental health, well-being, and counseling resources.
• Swiss transport system half-fare card, with first-class travel between SMG sites in Switzerland.

Recruitment Process

We believe that hiring is a collaborative process. Here’s what you can expect during our recruitment:

• Pre-screen call with one of our recruiters (30 min).
• Interview with the Hiring Manager (45 min).
• Case Study Interview (120 min).

Apply Now

To take advantage of this opportunity, apply online using the form below. Please submit your detailed CV in English and feel free to include any supporting documents that showcase how you are the perfect fit for this role.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company dedicated to simplifying people's lives with innovative products. We provide customers with the best tools for making informed life decisions, encompassing a portfolio that includes Real Estate, Automotive, General Marketplaces, and Finance & Insurance.

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG primarily engages directly with candidates. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without prior approval will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.