Senior Product Manager / Senior Product Manageress

Company Description

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group!

SMG is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with forward-looking products.

We operate leading marketplaces across real estate, automotive, general classifieds, and finance & insurance. We’re driven by our values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.

Meet the Team

At SMG, our strength lies in our people. Meet our hiring manager you could work with:

Philipp Keller - Head of Product Business Customer - LinkedIn

Job Description

Your Mission

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Product Manager to act as a mini-CEO. You will own our “Value Added Service” (VAS) product, which is a B2B offering that has already gained traction over the years. Your mission is to grow this product commercially.

This isn't a traditional product role; you'll drive commercial outcomes while building exceptional products, operating at the intersection of product, sales, marketing, and analytics.

As the owner of our VAS product line, you will help our customers grow their businesses, enhance the success of their listings, and achieve top performance across products such as Top Listings and New Constructions packages. Your success will directly contribute to the commercial growth of our VAS product line.

Through qualitative and quantitative research, you will become our VAS domain expert—no one will understand the space better than you. You’ll identify opportunities, shape strategy, and drive high-impact initiatives from the ground up.

You thrive in autonomy; steep business goals and a wide range of options energize you rather than overwhelm you.

What You'll Own

• Product Strategy & Development:
  • Bias to action: You are eager to experiment, understanding that data and customer interviews don't teach you everything.
  • Growth-Hacking: You will seek ways to grow the product through a series of experiments.
  • Customer Validation: You will find ways to rapidly validate ideas before developing full-scale products.
  • Agile Team Leadership: You will lead a team of 4-6 engineers, an engineering manager, and a product designer in an agile setup.
• Revenue & Commercial Performance:
  • Direct P&L accountability with measurable revenue targets.
  • Monetisation strategy including pricing models, packaging, and new revenue streams.
  • Sales channels via our sales team and self-booking options.
• Market Research:
  • Customer-centricity: Regular customer interviews are essential.
  • Data-informed decisions: You can analyze a portfolio of existing products and their dependencies.

Qualifications

What will you bring to the ride?

• Customer-centric mindset: You’re comfortable engaging directly with customers.
• Proven commercial focus: Experience in revenue growth, sales enablement, and monetisation strategies.
• Data fluency: Proficiency with SQL or similar tools for insights and analysis.
• Leadership and influence: Ability to align and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Agile collaboration: Experience working with engineering teams in agile environments.
• Entrepreneurial drive: You act like an owner, experimenting and learning fast.
• Language: Fluent in both German and English.
• Experience: 5+ years as a Product Manager or in a similar commercially-oriented role.

Big Pluses

• Background in marketplaces, SaaS, or subscription-based models.
• Experience in sales enablement, telesales, or self-service product channels.
• Understanding of real estate, finance, or adjacent industries.

What Do We Offer?

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

Recruitment Process

We believe hiring is a two-way street, where both parties get to know each other. Here's what you can expect:

• Initial Screening Call (30 minutes)
• Meeting the Hiring Manager (60 minutes)
• Case Study (90-120 minutes)

At SMG, we value unique perspectives and believe in the potential of every individual. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply online using the form below, even if you don’t meet every requirement. Together, we grow skills, embrace differences, and make an impact.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products. We provide our customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs across various sectors including Real Estate, Automotive, General Marketplaces, and Finance & Insurance.

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless specifically requested. Any submissions made without a prior request will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate everyone's understanding and cooperation in respecting this policy.