[Remote] Lead Product Manager at Cars Commerce

Illinois, United States

Cars Commerce Logo
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Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Product Manager
  • Experience developing new product features
  • Experience working with dealer customers and usage data
  • Experience forming and executing a product roadmap
  • Experience supporting product scalability and positioning
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams (designers, engineers, researchers, analysts, sales, marketing, operations)
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Coaching and mentoring skills
  • Customer empathy
  • Ability to make data-driven product decisions
  • Understanding of ROI optimization and driving business performance
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Define and deliver the product roadmap
  • Coach, mentor, and role model for junior Product Managers
  • Understand and prioritize customer problems
  • Deliver high-value work on schedule
  • Drive product scalability and positioning
  • Serve as a liaison between AccuTrade IMS and vendor partnerships
  • Make product decisions based on qualitative and quantitative data
  • Optimize for ROI and drive business performance
  • Develop strategies and roadmaps to create new value for users and the business

Skills

Cars Commerce

Online marketplace for buying and selling cars

About Cars Commerce

Cars Commerce operates as a digital marketplace in the automotive industry, connecting consumers who want to buy or sell cars with automotive businesses like dealerships and manufacturers. The platform provides consumers with essential information about vehicles, including product details, pricing, and seller locations, helping them make informed purchasing decisions. For automotive businesses, Cars Commerce offers insights and data on market trends and consumer behavior, which can enhance their sales strategies. The company generates revenue through advertising and subscription fees from these businesses for services like listings and access to consumer analytics. By utilizing technology and data, Cars Commerce aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the car buying and selling process for both consumers and businesses.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Cars24 threatens Cars.com's market share.
Cars24's vehicle scrappage scheme may attract environmentally conscious consumers away from Cars.com.
Continuous innovation is required to maintain user engagement against competitors' superior alternatives.

Differentiation

Cars.com offers a comprehensive platform for both car buyers and sellers.
The platform provides valuable insights and data to automotive businesses.
Cars.com is recognized for its extensive EV-related content and services.

Upsides

Increased consumer interest in EVs boosts demand for Cars.com's listings and reviews.
AI-driven personalization enhances user experience and engagement on Cars.com.
The shift towards subscription-based car ownership creates new service opportunities for Cars.com.

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