Job Description

The Product Manager will be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product life cycle, including: 

1. First and foremost, ship viable product releases 
2. Gather customer behavioral data and/or feedback and prioritize product and customer requirements
3. Defining the product vision and concept 
4. Collaborating with the engineering, sales, marketing, creative, and support teams to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Product Manager will be responsible for defining the why, when, and what of the product. This position also requires ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals. He/She delivers the operating plan which is the achievement of growth objectives including, but not limited to, market share, revenue and return on investment.

A successful Product Manager needs to be passionate about building products/services that customers love. This person will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and will need to work with cross-functional teams to design, build, and roll-out products. The Product Manager will provide the deep product expertise needed to lead the organization and make strategic product decisions. This person should continually analyze market and competitive conditions, laying out a product vision that is differentiated and delivers unique value based on customer demands.

 JOB DUTIES 

• Gain a deep understanding of customer goals and experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth within the organization
• Create buy-in for the product vision, both internally and with key external partners
• Develop product pricing and positioning strategies
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Work closely with the team to deliver the best results, with quick time-to-market and optimal use of resources
• Drive product launches including working with marketing/PR team, executives, and other product management team members
• Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with the product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding of the brand/message
• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services
• Provide information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts, special reports and analyses, answering questions and requests

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in Product Management and marketing technologies
• Has relevant experience working with online directories, marketplaces, partners, online communities, recommendation engines and any other related sites
• Has great understanding and considerable expertise in the MarTech market and its customers
• Preferably with experience using SaaS (Software as a Service) tools, and able to launch SaaS Products
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle; ability to translate product concepts to actionable items
• Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management
• Has strong background in Digital Marketing and Project Management
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with product analytics software is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Very strong customer service orientation
• Extreme attention to detail
• Proactive, has a take-charge attitude and sense of urgency
• Demonstrated capacity for independent initiative
• Proven multi-tasking ability
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite
• Proven ability to learn new tools and software quickly and independently
• Ability to work in a variety of marketing projects/media (creative, analytical, technical, etc.)
• Marketing, consulting, or client services industry experience is a plus
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.