Product Manager - Digital Marketplace Automotive (f|m|d) - Zurich - Hybrid Work (80-100%)

Company Description

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group!

SMG is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with forward-looking products.
We operate leading marketplaces across real estate, automotive, general classifieds, and finance & insurance. We’re driven by our values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.

Job Description

Working at SMG means taking ownership from day one. You will be working in our Automotive division, which consists of the platforms AutoScout24 & MotoScout24, turning these platforms into even more impressive products.

Meet the team!

At SMG, our strength lies in our people. Meet the Manager with whom you could work:

• Krystyna Waterhouse  - Head of B2C Products Automotive - LinkedIn
   

Join us as a Product Manager for Automotive Digital Marketplace, where you will own and evolve a key product area within AutoScout24 and MotoScout24. You will be responsible for the end-to-end product lifecycle of private and professional seller-facing experiences that serve customers across the marketplace ecosystem. Your mission is to identify meaningful customer problems, turn insights into clear product direction, and deliver solutions that create value for both customers and the business.

What you will do: 

Your primary responsibility is to lead a cross-functional scrum team to deliver products that professional sellers love, whilst serving the goals of the business. Key responsibilities include:

• Identify and prioritize opportunities for the business based on a deep understanding of our customer's needs and the market
• Manage the product roadmap and lifecycle: Evaluate market trends, product metrics, and international benchmarks alongside effort, resources and risk to prioritize impactful projects and ensure the team is focused on high-value initiatives
• Lead cross-functional alignment across business, technical, and customer stakeholders, integrating diverse perspectives into product decisions
• Understand customer needs through research and direct interaction with customers, identifying opportunities to improve usability and satisfaction at all stages of the customer journey
• Evaluate product success using both quantitative and qualitative metrics, including beta testing and post-launch reviews, to ensure solutions meet customer needs, define next steps and drive business results
• Maintain product quality by taking ownership of data accuracy, process efficiency, and maintaining high standards in each release

Qualifications

• Fluent in German or French and English
• +3 years of experience as a Product Manager, with a proven record of launching impactful products, ideally in automotive, e-commerce or similar digital sectors
• Foster an environment where every team member feels empowered to contribute
• Proficiency in analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data to inform product decisions. You should be familiar with A/B testing and data-driven product management
• You are a self-starter who takes initiative and drives clarity in ambiguous problem spaces
• Ability to clearly communicate product decisions and the rationale behind them, and comfort with making decisions independently while supporting team decision-making
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across teams and hierarchies
• Ownership mentality: Eager to take accountability for delivering business and product outcomes by collaborating with stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, related fields or equivalent practical experience

Additional Information

What do we offer?

• 6 weeks of holidays per year (plus option to buy 10 extra)
• 40-hour work week with flexitime (capped at 45 hours)
• A hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotely
• Generous parental leave: 18 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity/adoption
• SBB Half-Fare Card and first-class travel between SMG offices in Switzerland
• Gender-neutral pay and transparent career paths
• Choose your gear: Mac or Windows laptop, and iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel mobile
• An inclusive and innovative environment where your voice matters

Recruitment Process 

We keep hiring simple and human (mind this is a director role, expect to be challanged):

• Initial Video-Call with one of our Recruiters
• Technical Interview / Meet the Hiring Manager
• Case Study & Team Fit Conversation
• Meet relevant Business Stakeholders
   

Apply now
To take advantage of this great opportunity, please send us your detailed CV and feel free to include any supporting documents that will help us understand why you are the perfect fit.

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About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, Immostreet.ch, alle-immobilien.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.