Thumbtack

Product Specialist

Philippines

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Home Services, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong research, navigation, and investigative skills, with a keen ability to gather relevant information. Experience with Salesforce, Coda, and Jira or similar tools is required, along with proficiency in Google Workspace, including Forms, Sheets, Docs, and Slides. A team player with excellent collaboration skills, capable of gaining the cooperation of colleagues to achieve common goals, particularly on time-sensitive projects, is essential. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and process-driven, with a focus on identifying inefficiencies and implementing continuous improvements to workflows, possessing clear and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, strong problem-solving capabilities, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

The Product Specialist will stay well-versed in the Thumbtack product, continuously learning about recent updates and new features, to effectively manage bugs and feedback. They will consistently respond to product inquiries from internal customers across designated Slack and Tack (Salesforce) channels, ensuring timely and accurate support. The role involves creating and leveraging data-driven insights to influence decisions and drive improvements within the function, actively contributing to better outcomes. Responsibilities include engaging in team huddles, proactively sharing valuable insights, offering solutions, and addressing potential challenges. Taking ownership of key responsibilities such as managing big reports, feedback reports, metrics, data analyses, and quality audits to identify opportunities to enhance KPIs, guidelines, and processes is crucial. The specialist will exhibit strong critical thinking by effectively addressing bugs and feedback, providing constructive feedback, engaging with team members, and collaborating with internal customers to resolve knowledge gaps and errors. Successfully managing special projects, trackers, reports, and analyses, while coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient delivery, is part of the role. Collaboration cross-functionally with other teams (e.g., Eng, Enablement, Quality) to improve product performance and user experience, and assisting in the creation and maintenance of documentation or best practices related to product usage, bug resolution, and feedback management are also key duties.

Skills

Product Management
Bug Triage
User Feedback Analysis
Data Analysis
Salesforce
Slack
Communication

Thumbtack

Online marketplace connecting consumers with local professionals

About Thumbtack

Thumbtack connects consumers with local professionals for various services through its online marketplace. Users can find professionals like plumbers, electricians, and landscapers by searching the platform, comparing prices, reading reviews, and booking services directly. The platform offers cost estimates based on numerous bids from professionals, helping consumers understand potential service costs. Thumbtack generates revenue by charging professionals for leads, which are inquiries made by customers through the site. This model allows Thumbtack to serve a wide range of customers across the U.S., making it easier for them to find and hire local service providers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$680.3MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Paid Holidays
Phone/Internet Stipend
Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition from OfferUp could dilute Thumbtack's market share.
Dependency on RentRedi partnership may risk customer acquisition dynamics.
Reliance on external funding could be risky if market conditions change.

Differentiation

Thumbtack connects users with 300,000 local service businesses across the U.S.
The platform offers personalized guidance and cost estimates for various home services.
Thumbtack charges professionals for leads, ensuring a straightforward revenue model.

Upsides

Partnership with OfferUp expands market reach and customer base.
$75 million financing boosts technology investment and service expansion.
Experienced leaders enhance legal and user research capabilities, improving trust and experience.

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