Hypoguide AG seeks a Head of Product - Consumer to lead the private customer experience, driving growth and innovation in SMG Real Estate’s marketplace. Based in Zurich, this hybrid role requires 8–12+ years in product management with a focus on marketplaces and growth, and fluency in English.
In this role, you will lead the transformation of the consumer experience for both seekers and private listers, turning it into a key competitive advantage for SMG Real Estate. This is a high-impact product leadership position at the intersection of product, growth, and marketplace economics, directly influencing demand-side strategy and company growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Product Managers overseeing the full consumer and private lister journey, from discovery to transaction.
- Develop and execute a clear product strategy for consumers, based on marketplace factors like liquidity, trust, and conversion.
- Improve key demand-side metrics such as engagement, lead quality, conversion, and retention.
- Collaborate with commercial leaders to grow the private listers segment and unlock new value opportunities.
- Shape team structure and ownership areas according to strategic goals, not legacy systems.
- Set up OKRs and a structured operating rhythm to connect product initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
- Foster a fast-paced, data-driven product culture using experimentation, analytics, and AI to reduce time to insight.
- Mentor Product Managers to become top-tier leaders, enhancing product excellence, decision-making, and accountability.
- Represent the consumer domain in executive and board discussions, influencing company-wide priorities.
Requirements
- 8 to 12+ years of experience in Product Management, including leadership responsibilities.
- Proven track record of owning and scaling digital products, ideally in marketplaces, classifieds, platforms, or consumer-facing businesses.
- Fluency in English, which is the company’s business language.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of German is beneficial but not required.
- A degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is helpful but not mandatory.
What the company offers
- 30 days of annual vacation, with the option to purchase 10 additional days.
- 40-hour work week with flexitime (maximum 45 hours).
- Hybrid work model with remote work flexibility.
- Extended parental leave: 18 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity or adoption.
- SBB Half-Fare Card and first-class travel between SMG offices in Switzerland.
- Gender-neutral pay and transparent career progression.
- Choice of work devices: Mac or Windows laptop, and iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel smartphone.
- Inclusive and innovative work environment where employee input is valued.
About the company
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives through forward-thinking and innovative products. The company is guided by core values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.
- Commitment to innovation and simplifying daily life through digital products.
- Values-driven culture centered on collaboration, ambition, and responsibility.
- Inclusive and supportive environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed.
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