Full-Time

Senior Consumer Product Marketing Manager

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CarGurus

CarGurus

1,001-5,000 employees

Online marketplace for buying and selling cars

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation

Senior

Boston, MA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Product Marketing
Product
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 6-8 years of experience with 4+ in product marketing
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are a strong storyteller with a knack for creating compelling content that will drive results.
  • Excellent copywriting and creative judgment to ensure that all marketing communications are clear, concise, compelling, and drive results.
  • Excellent project management and relationship skills. Ability to manage complex cross-functional dependencies and decision-making.
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful go-to-market strategies.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong work ethic; efficient, creative and resourceful in identifying solutions to our biggest challenges.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with Product and Commercial across the entire product lifecycle to: help shape the product roadmap, develop and execute GTM strategies, and leverage insights to strategically drive product success.
  • Drive customer research (including NPS) to develop a deep understanding of our customers and products. Represent the voice of the customer and advocate for their needs on our product roadmap and with all internal teams.
  • Influence action and stakeholder understanding through compelling storytelling that uses data visualization and packaging to show the 'why' behind the recommendations.
  • Lead, develop and continually validate product positioning and messaging.
  • Develop creative for digital marketing campaigns and partner with the Performance Marketing team to continually improve customer acquisition efficiency.
  • Optimize product landing pages for conversion and results.

CarGurus connects buyers and sellers of new and used cars through its online automotive marketplace. Users can search for vehicles, compare prices, and read reviews on the platform. CarGurus employs advanced algorithms to rank car listings based on price, dealer reputation, and vehicle history, making it easier for users to find good deals. Unlike traditional car buying methods, CarGurus emphasizes data transparency and a user-friendly experience. The company earns revenue primarily by charging dealerships a subscription fee to list their cars, along with offering advertising services and additional features like financing options and vehicle history reports. In a competitive market that includes other platforms like AutoTrader and Cars.com, CarGurus stands out by focusing on providing clear data and insights to its users.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$7.5M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Digital Deal tool adoption grew 150% in the U.S., enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Expansion to Canada shows international demand for CarGurus' digital transaction solutions.
  • Focus on affordability captures market share in $20,000-$30,000 new vehicle segment.

What critics are saying

  • High competition from platforms like AutoTrader may erode CarGurus' market share.
  • Economic uncertainty and high interest rates could reduce consumer car spending.
  • International expansion may face challenges due to differing regulations and behaviors.

What makes CarGurus unique

  • CarGurus uses proprietary algorithms for transparent car pricing and dealer reputation analysis.
  • The platform offers a unique Digital Deal tool for online car buying and financing.
  • CarGurus provides extensive user reviews and data-driven insights for informed car buying.

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