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, including revenue line, which is a B2B product with several years of traction. 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 “Value Added Services” (VAS) product line, you will contribute to our customers' success, helping them grow their business and achieve top performance through products such as Top Listings and New Constructions packages. Customer success directly translates into commercial growth for the VAS product line. If your understanding of “great products” is tied to “commercial growth”, then this role is for you.

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 bottom 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: Keen to experiment rather than seeking a "perfect understanding". You realize that data and customer interviews can't provide all the answers.
• Growth-Hacking: You will identify ways to grow this existing product through various experiments, including fake door tests and A/B tests.
• Customer Validation: Quickly validate product ideas before full development, maximizing efficiency.
• Scrum Environment: 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 for your product area with measurable revenue targets.
• Develop monetization strategies encompassing pricing models, packaging, and new revenue streams.
• Sales channels via our sales team and self-booking options.

Market Research - Qualitative and Quantitative

• Customer Centricity: Regularly interview customers and engage with sales to become the domain expert.
• Data-Informed Decisions: Understand existing products and dependencies while handling core data using tools like Tableau, SQL, or Excel.

Qualifications

What will you bring to the ride?

• Customer-centric mindset; confident in communicating directly with customers to validate insights.
• Proven commercial focus with hands-on experience in revenue growth and monetization strategies.
• Data fluency; capable of uncovering insights through SQL or similar tools.
• Leadership and influence; proficient in aligning and inspiring cross-functional teams towards a shared vision.
• Agile collaboration with experience working alongside engineering teams in Agile setups.
• Entrepreneurial drive; comfortable experimenting, iterating, and learning quickly.
• Fluency in German and English is essential.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager or a commercially oriented role.

Big Pluses Are:

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

What Do We Offer?

• 6 weeks of holidays (with the possibility 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 (we strongly value work-life balance)
• Access to mental health, well-being, and counselling platforms
• Swiss transport system half-fare card and first-class train travel between SMG sites in Switzerland

Recruitment Process

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

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

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, even if you don’t meet every requirement. Together, we grow skills, embrace differences, and make an impact.

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Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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. Our portfolio includes Real Estate, Automotive, General Marketplaces, and Finance & Insurance, providing customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs.

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless requested for specific roles. Submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.