Product Cluster Director (E-Commerce)

team.blue Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital enabler based in Greater London seeks a skilled Product Cluster Director to collaborate with SaaS founders in crafting product strategies for E-Commerce platforms. This role entails overseeing product development, conducting market analysis, and driving mergers and acquisitions to enhance the product portfolio. Candidates should have at least 8 years of product management experience in SaaS, a strong analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with an MBA preferred. The company values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in product management, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• Deep understanding of software products related to eCommerce platforms.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with founders of SaaS companies to create product strategies.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and customer needs.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth through product enhancements.

Skills

Product management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering

MBA or equivalent experience

Job description

team.blue is a leading digital enabler for companies and entrepreneurs. It serves over 3.3 million customers in Europe and has more than 3,000 experts to support them. Its goal is to shape technology and to empower businesses with innovative digital services.

Company

team.blue is an ecosystem of 60+ successful brands working together across 22 European countries to provide its 3.5 million SMB customers with everything they need to succeed online by offering best-in-class expertise and services.

team.blue's brands are a mix of traditional hosting businesses that offer services from domain names, email, shared hosting, e-commerce, and server hosting solutions and, as specialist SaaS providers, adjacent products such as compliance, marketing tools, and team collaboration products. This broad product offering makes it a one-stop partner for online businesses and entrepreneurs across Europe.

Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Cluster Director to collaborate closely with the founders of various SaaS companies to co-create product strategies aimed at value creation in our E-Commerce cluster. In this role, you will oversee the development, implementation, integration and management of a suite of software products related to E-Commerce platforms. This can relate to Martech, Product Catalog, Inventory Management, Product Channel Listing, etc. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of these domains along with proven experience in product management, SaaS, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic collaboration with founders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Co-Creation of Product Strategy with Founders

• Collaborate closely with the founders of SaaS companies to understand their vision, goals, and market positioning.
• Co-create product strategies aimed at maximising value creation for both the SaaS companies and our organisation.
• Align product roadmaps with the strategic objectives of the SaaS companies and our overarching business goals.

2. Market and Competitive Analysis

• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Analyse customer feedback, usage data, and market insights to inform product strategy and development.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on market analysis to drive product innovation and differentiation.

3. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

• Participate in M&A activities, including target identification, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Assess potential acquisition targets in alignment with the strategic goals co-defined with founders.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to execute M&A transactions that enhance our product portfolio and value proposition.

4. Revenue Growth and Monetisation

• Identify opportunities for revenue growth through product enhancements and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop pricing strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Drive initiatives to increase customer adoption, retention, and lifetime value.

Profile

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. MBA or equivalent experience preferred.

Proven experience (8 years) in product management, preferably in a SaaS environment.

Deep understanding of software products related to eCommerce platforms in Martech, product catalog, inventory management, product channel listing, etc.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience collaborating closely with founders.

Ability to influence and align stakeholders towards common strategic objectives.

Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration planning.

Right to work

At any stage please be prepared to provide proof of eligibility to work in the country you're applying for. Unfortunately, we are unable to support relocation packages or sponsorship visas.

ESG

“At team.blue, our commitment to caring for the environment and each other is at the heart of everything we do. Our latest impact report showcases our ongoing ESG efforts and ambitious sustainability goals. Interested in learning more about our dedication to making a positive impact? Check it out here.”

"Come as you are"

Everyone is welcome here. Diversity & Inclusion are at our core. Far above any technical competence, we value respect, openness, and trusted collaboration. We do not tolerate intolerance.