Retail Area Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

• Play a key leadership role in shaping Field’s product strategy and GTM
• Lead, inspire, and grow a team of product leaders responsible for different capabilities and value streams within Kraken Field, setting standards and mentoring in a product-led culture
• Define and continually refine the platform vision, anticipating client needs and future-proofing functionality
• Establish and manage a strategic product roadmap and KPIs, prioritising features, enhancements, and fixes in collaboration with engineering, operations, client delivery, and customers
• Partner with senior stakeholders and clients to identify pain points and translate them into product opportunities, owning the end-to-end delivery cycle
• Define, monitor, and analyse key metrics and performance indicators, using insights to guide iterative improvements
• Champion product management excellence across Kraken Technologies, evangelising agile methodologies, user-centred design, and customer-first thinking
• Conduct market research, track trends in field service and energy technology, and embed learnings into future product innovation

• Proven track record in product leadership, ideally in Enterprise or B2B SaaS (experience in Field Services or Utilities strongly preferred)
• Strong strategic and vision-setting skills with the ability to align product direction to business goals and customer needs
• Deep familiarity with product management frameworks, agile development cycles, data-driven decision-making, and user-centred design
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to translate between technical and commercial audiences
• Comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments such as start-ups or scale-ups
• Curiosity, empathy, and active listening skills, with the ability to gather insights from across the organisation to shape product direction
• Fluency in English (additional European languages, e.g. French, German, Spanish, advantageous but not required)
• Knowledge or experience in energy utilities operations, EV deployments, heat pump servicing, smart meter logistics, or related domains - an advantage

Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan and Australia. In the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.7. Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (FR/EN) to learn more about our teams and culture.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. If you have any specific accommodations or a unique preference, please contact us at inclusion@kraken.tech and we\'ll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

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