Product Manager - Car Buying

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Product Manager to lead initiatives in the car buying vertical. This role involves collaborating with leadership to drive product innovation, enhance consumer journeys, and solve marketplace challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management within a marketplace environment, showcasing strategic thinking and agile problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and embraces change, while enjoying hybrid working options and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Share Options

Private Healthcare

Generous Holiday Allowances

Work from Abroad Options

Tech Allowance

Learning Budgets

Social Events

Inclusive Policies Supporting Diversity

Qualifications

• Proven product leadership in high-growth environments.
• Excellent communication for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive product innovation and develop strategies for the car buying market.
• Leverage data analytics to inform product roadmaps.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Product Leadership

Agile Problem-Solving

Data-Driven Decision Making

Communication Skills

Job description

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Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. Not just any car, but the right car. We are building the go-to destination for car changing, reaching drivers everywhere with our portfolio of automotive brands including Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric, and Car Buyer.

Starting as a simple reviews site, we are now one of Europe's largest online car-changing platforms, with over 10 million customers since inception. Last year, we grew over 50%, with nearly £3 billion worth of cars bought on our site, and a significant number listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.

In 2024, we acquired Autovia, doubling our audience and now boasting one of the world's biggest YouTube channels with over a billion annual views, numerous magazine print copies, and a web content reach exceeding 350 million annually.

WHY JOIN US?

We are winners of the Culture 100 award, recognizing the most loved and happiest tech companies. We recently raised $52 million in funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to accelerate growth.

As pioneers, we continually explore new territories and drive positive change, building new experiences, launching titles, and listening to drivers. Joining Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disruptor, and embracing learning from failures.

THE ROLE

As a Product Manager for our car buying vertical, you'll join an established yet growing team to solve marketplace challenges, increase engagement, and optimize consumer journeys. This role is ideal for someone with product management experience in a marketplace environment seeking growth and product adaptation. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver compelling value propositions.

For more about our Product Organisation, visit our Medium blog (here).

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Drive product innovation by collaborating with leadership to develop a vision and strategy for the car buying market.
• Identify opportunities by analyzing challenges within the car buying journey.
• Translate insights into actionable solutions, aligning and inspiring the team.
• Use agile methodologies to validate concepts rapidly and maximize value.
• Establish objectives and metrics, streamline processes for efficiency.
• Leverage data analytics to inform the product roadmap and measure impact.
• Build strategic partnerships across the organization.
• Deepen customer understanding through research and feedback, translating insights into product improvements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We encourage you to apply if you're close to the brief, even if not an exact match. Ideally, you'll have:

• Strategic thinking skills, considering both big picture and details.
• Proven product leadership with several years of experience in high-growth or established organizations.
• Agile problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Data-driven decision-making abilities.
• A passion for creating exceptional products.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Leadership qualities to prioritize, build relationships, and motivate teams.
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and identify opportunities in dynamic markets.
• Deep understanding of marketplace dynamics, including supply and demand.

Steps include Talent Screen, Peer/Stakeholder interview, and a Case Study.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Hybrid working options
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Share options, private healthcare, and other perks
• Generous holiday allowances, including special days for milestones
• Work from abroad options, tech allowance, learning budgets, and social events
• Inclusive policies supporting diversity and well-being