Product Manager, Offers & Distribution at ibotta

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Consumer Packaged Goods, Digital MarketingIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of product management experience with some previous experience in launching API products and other B2B/B2B2C experiences
  • BA/BS in CS/Engineering, Economics/Physics/Math, or a related field required
  • Experience with any of the following a plus: Hands-on experience with Ads technology and platforms, ideally demand-side; Scaling a product during hyper-growth phases; Building API products that support internal tooling and operations; Experience with data or ML/AI products
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels of the business with the ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders through storytelling
  • Ability to lead teams and work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment
  • Swift, high-quality decision making, informed by insights, but not paralyzed when faced with a lack of data
  • Confidence in being able to say no to good ideas and ruthlessly prioritize product initiatives in alignment with strategic focus and goals
  • Technical understanding - you don’t need to be able to write code, but you need to be able to discuss technical concepts with your engineering and architecture teams and communicate technical concepts effectively to business leaders
  • Candidates must live in the United States (hybrid position in Denver, Colorado requiring 3 days in office: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Responsibilities

  • Developing our offers platform in order to enable rewards experiences that lead to new publisher rewards programs, and that improve the experiences of publisher programs Ibotta supports today
  • Empathize with internal stakeholders, employees, developers, clients, and publishers to develop a deep customer understanding with an API-first mentality
  • Lead cross-functional teams to define the product strategy and roadmap for offer setup APIs, balancing long-term scalability investments with short-term needs
  • Develop clear product requirements and collaborate with engineering, architecture, analytics, product marketing, research teams and other product teams to deliver customer impact
  • Communicate your strategy upward and outward internally to ensure you have the support and comprehension you need to be successful
  • Maintain a product backlog and make difficult trade-offs decisions to ensure the team is working on the most impactful areas
  • Develop meaningful partnerships with our clients, internal operations teams, and group leaders to reinvent our self-serve offer setup experience serving CPG brands and internal operations
  • Champion customer-focused product development processes, leading by example and learning from others, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Embrace and uphold Ibotta’s Core Values: Integrity, Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency, & A good idea can come from anywhere

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product ManagementAPI DevelopmentProduct RoadmapCross-functional CollaborationProduct StrategyProduct RequirementsStakeholder ManagementCustomer EmpathyB2B PlatformsPublisher Networks

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

This is a hybrid position located in Denver, Colorado, requiring 3 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Candidates must live in the United States.

What experience is required for this Product Manager role?

Candidates need 3+ years of product management experience, with some previous experience in launching API products and B2B/B2B2C experiences. A BA/BS in CS/Engineering, Economics/Physics/Math, or a related field is required.

What are Ibotta's core values?

Ibotta’s Core Values are Integrity, Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency, & A good idea can come from anywhere.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have 3+ years of product management experience, particularly launching API products in B2B/B2B2C contexts, a relevant degree, and plus experience with ads technology, scaling products in hyper-growth, or building APIs for internal tooling.

ibotta

Shopping rewards app for cash-back offers

About ibotta

Ibotta operates a shopping rewards app that connects brands with millennial consumers by offering cash-back rewards for purchases. Users earn cash back by shopping at partner retailers, which encourages them to shop more often and spend more. Brands and retailers collaborate with Ibotta to promote their products through targeted advertising within the app, especially during major shopping events like Black Friday. Ibotta generates revenue by charging these brands for featured placements and marketing campaigns designed to increase sales velocity and conversion rates. The company aims to enhance brand awareness and drive incremental sales for its clients, making it a significant player in the retail and consumer goods market.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$58.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Parental leave
Onsite gym
Dinner perk
Healthcare coverage
Culture club
401(k) match
Team wide bonus
Flexible time off
Equity
Lifestyle spending account

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Rakuten and Honey could dilute market share.
Reliance on major retailers means disruptions could significantly impact revenue.
Rapid expansion in Denver may lead to increased operational costs and financial strain.

Differentiation

Ibotta offers cash-back rewards, incentivizing frequent shopping and larger purchases.
The Ibotta Performance Network delivers coordinated promotions across multiple platforms.
Ibotta connects brands with millions of millennial consumers, enhancing brand awareness and sales.

Upsides

Ibotta's user base grew by 158%, indicating strong consumer engagement.
Partnerships with major retailers like Walmart and Instacart boost Ibotta's market reach.
Winning the MarTech Breakthrough Award highlights Ibotta's innovation in performance marketing.

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