Head of Product - Consumer (Private Customer) (f|m|d) | 100% | Hybrid working model | Zurich Switzerland — SMG Swiss Marketplace Group
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 75 days ago
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.
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.
Application process
- now!
- To take advantage of this great opportunity, please send us your detailed CV and feel free to include any supporting documents and information that will help us understand why you are the perfect fit. LI-Hybrid About Us
- SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.
- SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs.
- The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, Immostreet.ch , alle-immobilien.ch , home.ch , Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch , CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces ( anibis.ch , tutti.ch , Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch ). Disclaimer
- SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly.
- We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles.
- Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered.
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 Meet relevant Business Stakeholders
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:
- You are comfortable turning strategy into clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and effective execution across teams. Experience and background
- We also value candidates with non-traditional, interdisciplinary, or hands-on product backgrounds. Product and business skills
- You are confident defining metrics, interpreting signals, and translating insights into action.
- You bring a high ownership mindset, a bias for action, and a strong sense of accountability. Tools, AI, and language skills Informazioni aggiuntive
- 40-hour work week with flexitime (capped at 45 hours) A hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotely
- 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
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:
- You are comfortable turning strategy into clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and effective execution across teams.
- Ideally, you bring:
- Experience and background
- We also value candidates with non-traditional, interdisciplinary, or hands-on product backgrounds.
- Product and business skills
Questions about this listing
What salary does SMG Swiss Marketplace Group offer for this role?
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does SMG Swiss Marketplace Group offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with SMG Swiss Marketplace Group during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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