Product Manager - Car Buying

carwow; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks a Product Manager to enhance customer engagement and drive product innovation. This role involves collaborating with teams to develop insights into customer needs, implementing agile methodologies, and optimizing product performance. Candidates should have strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for product excellence.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Share options

Private healthcare and wellness programs

Generous holiday allowance and special leave days

Work from abroad option

Tech equipment and home office allowance

Learning and development budget

Regular social events and team activities

Inclusive policies supporting diversity and well-being

Qualifications

• Proven product management experience in a high-growth or established organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new concepts and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Drive product innovation by collaborating with leadership.
• Identify opportunities by analyzing challenges within the customer journey.
• Build strategic partnerships across the organization.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision-making

Excellent communication

Leadership

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 aim to be the go-to destination for car buying and selling, with a portfolio of automotive brands including Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric, and Car Buyer.

Starting as a simple reviews site, we have grown into one of Europe's largest online car marketplaces, with over 10 million customers. Last year, we grew over 50%, facilitating nearly £3 billion worth of car transactions and listing numerous cars for sale through our Sell My Car service.

In 2024, we acquired Autovia, doubling our audience and boosting our reach through various media channels, including one of the world's largest YouTube channels with over a billion annual views, and a print magazine with millions of copies sold.

WHY JOIN US?

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

As pioneers in the automotive industry, we continuously seek new opportunities and drive positive change, building innovative experiences and listening to our community of drivers.

Joining Carwow Group means championing drivers, disrupting the industry, and embracing a culture of learning and resilience.

THE ROLE

As a Product Manager in our car buying vertical, you will join an established yet growing team focused on solving key challenges in our marketplace. You will develop new ways to increase platform engagement and improve the customer journey, working with stakeholders to define and deliver compelling value propositions.

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

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Drive product innovation by collaborating with leadership to develop a vision for the car buying market.
• Identify opportunities by analyzing challenges within the customer journey.
• Translate insights into actionable solutions, aligning teams towards common goals.
• Use agile methodologies to validate concepts rapidly and maximize value.
• Set objectives and metrics to optimize processes and performance.
• Leverage data analytics to inform product roadmaps and measure impact.
• Build strategic partnerships across the organization.
• Deepen understanding of customer needs through research, translating insights into product improvements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We encourage candidates who feel close to the requirements to apply, even if not a perfect match. Ideally, you will have:

• Strategic thinking and a big-picture mindset.
• Proven product management experience in a high-growth or established organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• A passion for creating exceptional products.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Leadership qualities to inspire teams and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new concepts and market dynamics.
• Deep understanding of marketplace dynamics, including supply and demand.

Step 1: Talent Screen

Step 2: Peer/Stakeholder interview

Step 3: Case Study

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Share options
• Private healthcare and wellness programs
• Generous holiday allowance and special leave days
• Work from abroad option
• Tech equipment and home office allowance
• Learning and development budget
• Regular social events and team activities
• Inclusive policies supporting diversity and well-being

Diversity and inclusion are core to our culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and our hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and potential.