Head of Product - Consumer (Private Customer) (f|m|d) | 100% | Hybrid working model | Zurich Switzerland — SMG Swiss Marketplace Group
CHF 101'500 - 154'000
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group · Zürich (ZH)
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 54 days ago
SalaryCHF 101'500 - 154'000
Role overview
In this role, you will own and transform the consumer experience for seekers and private listers into a decisive competitive advantage for SMG Real Estate , driving demand liquidity, conversion quality, and long-term marketplace trust.
You will work at the intersection of product management, growth, and marketplace economics , with a clear mandate: to turn fragmented consumer journeys into a cohesive, data-driven system of action that materially improves both user outcomes and business performance.
This is one of the most impactful product leadership roles in European real estate marketplaces , with direct influence on demand-side strategy and company growth. Your Main Tasks:
- In this role, you will own and transform the consumer experience for seekers and private listers into a decisive competitive advantage for SMG Real Estate , driving demand liquidity, conversion quality, and long-term marketplace trust.
- You will work at the intersection of product management, growth, and marketplace economics , with a clear mandate: to turn fragmented consumer journeys into a cohesive, data-driven system of action that materially improves both user outcomes and business performance.
- Qualifiche You have a strong product leadership background and know how to build, scale, and improve consumer-facing digital products.
- You are comfortable turning strategy into clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and effective execution across teams.
Key requirements
- Qualifiche You have a strong product leadership background and know how to build, scale, and improve consumer-facing digital products.
- You are comfortable turning strategy into clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and effective execution across teams.
- Ideally, you bring: Experience and background You have around 8-12+ years of experience in Product Management, including meaningful leadership responsibility.
- You have successfully owned and scaled digital products, preferably in marketplaces, classifieds, platforms, or other consumer-facing businesses.
- A degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is helpful, but not a must.
- We also value candidates with non-traditional, interdisciplinary, or hands-on product backgrounds.
- Product and business skills You bring strong product judgment and know how to focus on what truly matters for users and the business.
- You understand consumer behavior, funnels, growth mechanics, and how to use data to make better product decisions.
- You are able to work at both strategic and executional levels; from shaping product direction to ensuring high-quality delivery.
- You are confident defining metrics, interpreting signals, and translating insights into action.
- Ways of working You have experience working in complex, cross-functional environments and are skilled at aligning stakeholders across product, engineering, design, business, and senior leadership.
- You are comfortable challenging assumptions, creating clarity, and bringing people with you.
Application process
- Meet relevant Business Stakeholders Apply now!
Contacts
- What do we offer?
- 6 weeks of holidays per year (plus option to buy 10 extra)
- 40-hour work week with flexitime (capped at 45 hours) A hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotely
- Generous parental leave: 18 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity/adoption
- SBB Half-Fare Card and first-class travel between SMG offices in Switzerland
- Gender-neutral pay and transparent career paths
- Choose your gear: Mac or Windows laptop, and iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel mobile
- An inclusive and innovative environment where your voice matters Recruitment Process We keep hiring simple and human:
- Initial Video-Call with one of our Recruiters Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Functional / technical Stakeholder Interview Case Study & Team Fit Conversation
Additional details
- This is one of the most impactful product leadership roles in European real estate marketplaces , with direct influence on demand-side strategy and company growth.
- Represent the consumer domain in executive and board-level discussions, shaping company-wide priorities. Your Responsibility:
- Be accountable for defining and prioritizing multi-million CHF investment areas. You will work closely with:
- Informazioni aggiuntive What do we offer?
- 40-hour work week with flexitime (capped at 45 hours) A hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotely
- Initial Video-Call with one of our Recruiters Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Functional / technical Stakeholder Interview Case Study & Team Fit Conversation
Notes and original content
- Your Main Tasks:
- Represent the consumer domain in executive and board-level discussions, shaping company-wide priorities.
- Your Responsibility:
- Be accountable for defining and prioritizing multi-million CHF investment areas.
- You will work closely with:
- 40-hour work week with flexitime (capped at 45 hours)
- A hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotely
- Initial Video-Call with one of our Recruiters
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Functional / technical Stakeholder Interview
