Product Manager - Car Buying

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THE CARWOW GROUP

Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. But not just any car, the right car. That's why we are building the go-to destination for car-changing. Designed to reach drivers everywhere with our trail-blazing portfolio of personality rich automotive brands; Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Car Buyer.

What started as a simple reviews site, is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe - over 10m customers have used Carwow to help them buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.

In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with over 1.1 billion annual views, sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million.

WHY JOIN US?

We are winners of the prestigious Culture 100 award that recognises the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! We have just raised $52m in funding led by global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners (an early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify) to accelerate our growth plans!

As pioneers, we're always driving for new territory and positive change, so our work as a group is never done. Where others see difficulty, it's our responsibility to see possibility - building new experiences, launching new titles and listening to drivers.

Being a part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disrupter and never being afraid to fail (but learning fast when we do!).

THE ROLE

As a Product Manager working for our car buying vertical, you will join an established yet growing team focusing on solving our marketplaces biggest challenges. You will conceive new ways of increasing engagement on our platform and helping our consumers journey operate more efficiently. This is the perfect role for someone with experience in product management working within a marketplace looking to further grow and adapt our products. You will work with stakeholders to define and deliver an exciting value proposition.

For more information about our Product Organisation, please visit our medium blog (here).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Drive product innovation: Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to develop a compelling product vision and strategy for the car buying market.
• Uncover opportunities: Employ structured problem-solving to identify key challenges within the car buying journey.
• Translate insights into action: Synthesise diverse data sources to articulate clear, actionable problem statements. Align and inspire the team towards focused solutions.
• Accelerate learning: Utilise a range of agile methodologies to rapidly validate product concepts and ensure we deliver maximum value.
• Prioritise and optimise: Establish clear objectives and performance metrics. Streamline processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Data-driven decision making: Leverage data analytics to uncover valuable insights, inform product roadmap, and measure business impact.
• Build strategic partnerships: Foster strong relationships across the organisation to achieve shared goals and influence positive change.
• Customer-centric approach: Deepen understanding of customer needs and behaviors through research and feedback. Translate insights into product enhancements that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Please note: We know that no candidate will be the perfect match for all we've listed in this posting, so we'd encourage you to apply if you feel you're close to the brief but not an exact match. Ideally you'll have

• Strategic Vision: Demonstrate ability to think critically and strategically, considering both the big picture and granular details.
• Proven Product Leadership: Possess a minimum of 1.5 years of product management experience within a high-growth or established organisation.
• Agile Problem Solver: Thrive in fast-paced environments, excelling at tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions.
• Data-Driven Decision Maker: Leverage data analytics to inform strategic decisions and drive product improvements.
• Possess a drive to succeed and a passion for creating exceptional products.
• Exceptional Communicator: Articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Results-Oriented Leader: Prioritise effectively, build relationships, and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Domain Adaptability: Quickly grasp new concepts and identify opportunities within dynamic market landscapes.
• Marketplace Expertise: A deep understanding of marketplace dynamics, including supply and demand, is a significant advantage.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Step 1: Talent Screen

Step 2: Hiring Manager interview

Step 3: Peer/Stakeholder interview

Step 4: Case Study

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Hybrid working that works around you
• Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali
• Matched pension contributions for a peaceful retirement
• Share options - when we thrive, so do you!
• Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind, plus eyecare vouchers
• Life Assurance for (even more) peace of mind
• Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner
• Enhanced holiday package, plus Bank Holidays
• 28 days annual leave
• 1 day for your wedding
• 1 day off when you move house - because moving is hard enough without work!
• For your third year anniversary, get 30 days of annual leave per year
• For your tenth year anniversary, get 35 days of annual leave per year
• Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year
• Work from abroad for a month
• Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies
• Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones
• The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talents
• Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you've been talking about
• Generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft
• Regular social events: tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, lunch 8 learns, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for
• Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money

Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.