Full-Time

Product Manager

UX

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Wheely

Wheely

201-500 employees

Luxury chauffeur service for premium travel

Compensation Overview

£80k - £100k/yr

+ Equity Package

Mid

London, UK

On-site role located in West London. Wheely has an in-person culture but allows flexible working hours and work from home when needed.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
Product
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Product Management
iOS/Swift
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 2+ years of proven success leading consumer-facing mobile products, preferably on iOS
  • An eye for great UX/UI, coupled with a solid grasp of design principles and proficiency in sketching preliminary wireframes
  • Outstanding written communication, with a talent for maintaining accurate feature specifications as the single source of truth
  • Highly analytical, with the ability to pull your own numbers and conduct your own analysis
  • Technical background (Computer Science degree, past experience as an engineer or coding side projects)
Responsibilities
  • Lead a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and data scientists
  • Set your team’s goals and roadmap to align with Wheely’s mission
  • Own your team’s products (existing and new) across from idea, through development, to launch, growth and maintenance
  • Collaborate with other product squads and other stakeholders

Wheely provides a luxury chauffeur service for clients seeking a refined travel experience, primarily targeting business professionals and high-net-worth individuals. Clients can book luxury vehicles, like the Mercedes Benz V Class, for immediate or scheduled rides, with a focus on seamless airport transfers where chauffeurs meet clients at arrivals. The company stands out by offering a bespoke, five-star service with professional drivers in suits, and a fixed pricing model that eliminates fare fluctuations. Wheely's goal is to be the preferred choice for those who value comfort, safety, and elegance in their transportation.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$43M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into Dubai taps into the high-demand luxury market in the Middle East.
  • The new membership program could enhance customer loyalty and provide steady revenue.
  • Growing interest in premium transportation aligns with Wheely's luxury service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in Dubai could impact Wheely's market share and profitability.
  • The membership program may not attract enough high-net-worth individuals, risking financial losses.
  • Regulatory challenges in Dubai may delay or hinder Wheely's growth in the region.

What makes Wheely unique

  • Wheely offers a bespoke, five-star chauffeur service with luxury vehicles.
  • The company provides fixed pricing, eliminating fare fluctuations for pre-planned journeys.
  • Wheely's chauffeurs are highly professional, enhancing the premium travel experience.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Stock Options

Company Equity

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

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CNBC
Feb 7th, 2024
Wheely, Uber's luxury competitor, launches in Dubai to take on the UAE's dominant player

Wheely, a luxury-focused competitor to Uber, is launching in Dubai as it looks to rev up international expansion efforts that were quashed by Covid in 2020.

Marie Claire
Oct 2nd, 2023
Chauffer service Wheely unveils a brand new membership programme

Chauffer service Wheely unveils a brand new membership programme.

AppAdvice
Dec 24th, 2021
Uber, Inc. identified as competitor of Wheely Ltd.

ELLE UK “I tried Uber’s luxurious London competitor Wheely, and it made me think it's possible for money to buy happiness”.

Bloomberg
Feb 24th, 2021
Wheely Ltd. closes offices in Moscow, Russia

“Wheely Ltd. is now looking at these geographies as a hedge against restrictions,” Chirkunov said in a video interview from London, where Wheely moved its headquarters from Moscow just under two years ago.

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Apr 23rd, 2020
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