Product Manager, Ads & Promos at WhatNot

San Francisco, California, United States

WhatNot Logo
$240,000 – $275,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, Marketplaces, Live ShoppingIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of product management experience, with a focus on ads or monetization
  • Experience working in the ads (e.g. native advertising) and/or promotions (e.g. Coupons, Incentives, etc) domain, especially in an ecommerce marketplace
  • Experience leveraging AI and ML to build products that deliver outsized impact for users/marketers, comfortable designing for real-time systems like streaming data pipelines, event-driven triggers, and live experimentation environments
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, identify trade-offs, and make decisions with limited information in high-pressure situations
  • Proven ability to develop sound research methodologies and collect, synthesize, analyze, and interpret data
  • Low ego, growth mindset, systems thinking, and high impact
  • Within commuting distance of New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, or Los Angeles, CA hubs

Responsibilities

  • Design and lead the product roadmap and strategy for Ads & Promos tools, balancing short and long-term goals
  • Engage regularly as a trusted advisor with leadership to understand their strategies, pain points, and priorities to inform product strategy, while providing transparency into roadmaps and managing expectations
  • Define product requirements and work with engineering, design, and broader team to bring the roadmap to market at lightning speed
  • Deeply understand and own the Ads & Promos ecosystem including seller budgeting strategies, ROI/ROAS, attribution, pricing, auction dynamics, and best practices to inform product strategy and execution
  • Drive development of core ad systems including ad ranking algorithms, bidding, targeting engines, pricing mechanisms, and impression supply forecasting
  • Deliver actionable metrics and dashboards to help sellers adopt and optimize marketing spend across Ads & Promos
  • Lead global expansion of Ads & Promos tools, with emphasis on adoption and ease-of-use

Skills

Product Strategy
Product Roadmap
Ads Management
Promotions
User Experience
ROAS Optimization
Seller Growth
Retention
Adoption
0 to 1 Development

WhatNot

Online marketplace for authentic collectibles

About WhatNot

Whatnot.com operates as an online marketplace dedicated to collectibles, particularly focusing on items like Funkos and FiGPiNs. The platform ensures that every collectible listed is 100% authentic through a rigorous verification process that includes hand authentication, providing trust and security for both buyers and sellers. It caters to collectors and enthusiasts who seek a reliable space to buy and sell rare and exclusive items from popular franchises such as Marvel Comics and Star Wars. Whatnot.com distinguishes itself from competitors by charging low fees on sales and offering seller protection, which guarantees prompt and secure payments. The company's goal is to create a trusted environment for the growing community of collectible enthusiasts, facilitating safe and easy transactions for unique items.

Marina del Rey, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$728.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive base salary and stock options
Unlimited Vacation Policy and No Meeting Holidays
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short term disability & Long term Disability
Work From Home Support
Up to $500 monthly to spend within Whatnot App
Care benefits

Risks

Increased competition from TikTok Shop may impact Whatnot's market share.
The collectibles market's volatility could affect Whatnot's sales and inventory.
Expansion into new categories may dilute Whatnot's specialized brand identity.

Differentiation

Whatnot offers a unique marketplace for 100% authenticated collectible items.
The platform integrates live shopping with entertainment, enhancing user engagement.
Whatnot's partnerships with major franchises like Marvel boost its market appeal.

Upsides

Whatnot's $265M funding round supports expansion and new product categories.
The platform's collaboration with PSA enhances trust through integrated authentication services.
Rising interest in live shopping among younger demographics drives Whatnot's growth.

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