Director of Product - Retail Media

London, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

THE CARWOW GROUP

Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. But not just any car, the right car. That's why we are building the go-to destination for car-changing. Designed to reach drivers everywhere with our trail-blazing portfolio of personality rich automotive brands; Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Car Buyer.

What started as a simple reviews site, is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe - over 10m customers have used Carwow to help them buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.

In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with over 1.1 billion annual views, sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million.

WHY JOIN US?

We are winners of the prestigious Culture 100 award that recognises the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! We have just raised $52m in funding led by global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners (an early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify) to accelerate our growth plans!

As pioneers, we're always driving for new territory and positive change, so our work as a group is never done. Where others see difficulty, it's our responsibility to see possibility - building new experiences, launching new titles and listening to drivers.

Being a part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disrupter and never being afraid to fail (but learning fast when we do!).

Our team of 600 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal are revolutionising car-changing and we are fast expanding our mission across every single brand and country we operate in, so jump in!

THE ROLE

This role is central to our ambitious media revenue growth targets with it leading the development of and optimisation of innovative advertising products and platforms.

Success will see us delivering scalable and impactful ad solutions including native retail media products, Sponsored Ads, and Media Placements, whilst striking the perfect balance between revenue growth and delivering an exceptional user and partner experience.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Ad Product strategy{​{:}} Define the vision and roadmap for advertising products, such native retail media ad products as well as Sponsored Ads and Media Placements, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer need
• sRevenue growth{​{:}} Develop and implement new products and advertising to drive OEM and Carwow Studios' revenue growth, delivering scalable and high-performing media offerin
• gsPlatform optimisation{​{:}} Work closely with engineering teams to improve targeting precision, and ensure accurate performance measurem
• entStakeholder collaboration{​{:}} Partner with Commercial, Marketing, and Analytics teams to ensure ad products meet market demands, provide measurable value, and exceed client expectat
• ionsData-driven insights{​{:}} Use analytics and performance data to optimize ad products and uncover new opportunities for monetiz
• ationRegulatory compliance and Market Innovation{​{:}} Ensure all advertising products comply with privacy regulations, marketplace policies, and industry standards. Actively monitor developments in the retail media sector and adjacent industries to identify trends, innovations, and opportunities. Leverage these insights to influence the development of new, category-specific products that drive growth and competitive adv
  
  

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• l NeedProven expertise{​{:}} Significant experience in a similar role within a marketplace or tech company, managing multiple advertising products across various pl
• atformsCustomer-First Mindset{​{:}} Strong orientation towards understanding and delivering value for OEMs, agencies, and other stakeholders, ensuring customer needs drive product development and st
• rategiesAgility and speed{​{:}} Ability to assess the current landscape, identify opportunities, and execute quickly and effectively to delive
• r resultsCollaboration and cross-functionality{​{:}} A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, building strong relationships across cross-functional teams to drive alignment a
• nd successGrowth-oriented and analytical{​{:}} Demonstrates a growth mindset with a data-driven approach, using insights and analysis to inform decision-making and continuously impro
• ve outcomesStrategic and hands-On{​{:}} Combines a strategic vision with a hands-on approach, delivering impactful solutions and tangi
• ble outcomesOutcome-oriented{​{:}} Proven track record of driving measurable revenue growth through innovative, customer-centr
  
  

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• ul retirementShare options - when we thriv
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• care vouchersLife Assurance for (even more)
• peace of mindMonthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental well
• being partnerEnhanced holiday package, plus B
• ank Holidays 28 days
• annual leave1 day for
• your wedding1 day off when you move house - because moving is hard enough
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• eave per yearFor your tenth year anniversary, get 35 days of annual le
• ave per year Option to buy 3 extra days of holi
• day per year Work from abroa
• d for a monthInclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy
• loss policiesBubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees fo
• r little onesThe latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-se
• nding talentsUp to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you've been
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• er your craftRegular social events{​{:}} tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, lunch & learns, book clubs, social events/anything else you
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infinite moneyDiversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly

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