Industry Product Manager - Retail

Ottimate; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottimate is seeking an experienced Industry Product Manager to enhance its offerings in the Retail vertical. This role is integral in shaping product-market fit and requires collaboration across multiple teams to drive growth. Ideal candidates will understand retail nuances and possess a strong background in B2B SaaS product management. Enjoy a supportive remote-first environment with generous benefits, including flexible working hours and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Work from home

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Employer-sponsored 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Annual company retreats

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in product management or strategy roles.
• Deep familiarity with Retail operations and finance workflows.
• Experience shipping and scaling verticalized SaaS products.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine the product vision and roadmap for the Retail industry.
• Drive solution launches and measure impact on adoption and revenue.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for product delivery and improvements.

Skills

Product Management

GTM Strategy

Communication

Analytical Skills

Retail Operations Knowledge

Education

B2B SaaS Experience

Job description

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About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Industry Product Manager for the Retail vertical to drive product-market fit, solution differentiation, and go-to-market success in this fast-evolving space. You'll collaborate cross-functionally across product, engineering, sales, partnerships, and marketing to deliver solutions that meet the nuanced needs of retailers—and scale Ottimate's growth in the sector.

Reports to: Head of Product

Location: US Remote

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Industry Product Manager for the Retail vertical to drive product-market fit, solution differentiation, and go-to-market success in this fast-evolving space. You'll collaborate cross-functionally across product, engineering, sales, partnerships, and marketing to deliver solutions that meet the nuanced needs of retailers—and scale Ottimate's growth in the sector.

This is more than a traditional product manager role: you'll blend product thinking with industry insight, GTM strategy, and solution distribution. You'll be the Retail segment's internal voice of the customer—and our external voice to the market.

Key Responsibilities

Industry Ownership & Strategy

• Define and continuously refine the product vision and roadmap for Ottimate in the Retail industry
• Translate deep market insight and customer understanding into actionable product initiatives
• Stay on top of industry trends, customer pain points, and the evolving retail tech stack Product Management
• Own retail-specific product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Partner with UX, engineering, and data science teams to bring features to life
• Lead cross-functional delivery of features and improvements from concept to launch
  
  

GTM & Solution Activation

• Partner with marketing and sales to create positioning, packaging, and enablementcontent
• Drive solution launches and measure impact on adoption, expansion, and revenue
• Activate use cases that differentiate Ottimate in the retail segment
  
  

Distribution & Growth

• Define and optimize product-led and partner-led distribution strategies
• Collaborate with Alliances and Partnerships to co-develop scalable retail solutions
• Support onboarding, retention, and upsell of retail customers through lifecycle engagement
  
  

AI & Differentiation

• Identify opportunities to embed AI/ML into retail workflows to automate, predict, and optimize
• Partner with data science and engineering to deliver intelligent, differentiated experiences
• Evangelize Ottimate's unique AI capabilities to internal and external audiences
  
  
  

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience in product management, solutions, or strategy roles in B2B SaaS
• Deep familiarity with Retail operations and finance workflows (e.g., multi-location, inventory, vendor management, or AP/AR processes)
• Experience shipping and scaling verticalized SaaS products or solutions
• Strong grasp of GTM strategy, positioning, and solution packaging
• Analytical mindset with ability to leverage both qualitative and quantitative inputs
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills—written, verbal, and visual
• Experience working with or around AI/ML-based product features a strong plus
  
  

Bonus Points

• Experience working in or building integrations for ERPs, POS, or supply chain tools
• Familiarity with channel or ecosystem distribution models
• Exposure to the payment automation or fintech space
  
  
  

Benefits

We care deeply about making Ottimate an incredible place to work and invest a significant amount of time and energy into creating and maintaining a company culture that provides our team with a generous level of support whilst inspiring them to do their best work.

The specific benefits/perks we offer are continually evolving, but currently include:

• Work from home in an energetic remote-first environment that supports flexible working hours and understands work-life balance
• Competitive salary based on skills & experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other Company-Subsidized Benefits for you and your family
• Employer sponsored 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (and the encouragement to use it)
• Annual company retreats
• Promote from within philosophy
  
  

Beyond the tangible benefits though:

• You will be part of a growing team, at a pinnacle moment of scale for the business, and experience the excitement of working in a startup where each action makes a huge difference
• You will have the agency to solve difficult problems creatively, the freedom to explore work that inspires you, and infrastructure to ensure you're constantly challenged and developing
• You will work with sharp, passionate teammates solving some of the most unique challenges and positioning our product as a premier finance automation solution.
• Our commitment to empowering a diverse and inclusive workforce, celebrating differences, and creating a safe space for our employees to bring their whole selves to work is second to none
• We are transforming entire industries using innovative technology including Artificial Intelligence, Payment Tech, and Neural Networks
• Our leaders lead with a people-first approach; inspiring excellence, nurturing ideas, and finding creative ways to eliminate obstacles for cultivating growth
• We truly love what we do and who we do it with - and we think you will too!
  
  

Ottimate is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or marital status. If you are excited about the role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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