Full-Time
Product Manager
New Car
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Autotrader.ca
501-1,000 employees
Digital solutions for used car dealers
Junior, Mid
Toronto, ON, Canada
Hybrid position based in Toronto.
- Current and relevant knowledge on Agile, Scrum, or Kanban delivery technologies.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of the online business.
- Customer focus and ability to develop client partnerships.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to work with multiple product teams to coordinate and validate cross team priorities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
- Ability to analyze industry trends and competitor behaviour.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Degree or diploma in business administration, finance, information systems, computer science or any relevant field of study.
- 1 to 3 years related work experience.
- Proven experience with business requirements analysis.
- Solid understanding of working with consumer products on websites and mobile services.
- Experience in the Automotive Industry not required but an asset.
- Experience in online classifieds or multi-sided marketplaces also a definite advantage.
- Analyze and validate the needs of business stakeholders.
- Coordinate between product, engineering, and architecture to build and prioritize a product roadmap in line with the New Car consumer and commercial objectives.
- Support the agile product development practice with timely and accurate documentation.
- Provide subject matter expertise to execute on product vision including how to evolve and grow the product in line with business plans.
- Direct and/or undertake appropriate research to validate business and consumer needs.
- Execute on the product vision and help to define the evolution of the AutoTrader New Car experience.
- Spot material opportunities to grow value for Consumers, Customers and AutoTrader.
- Be a thought leader, through individual effort and encouraging team contributions.
- Balance the needs of car-buyers and car-sellers when making recommendations.
- Conduct research and benchmarking techniques to optimize product strategy and performance.
- Manage initiatives that span multiple products in support of larger business objectives.
- Identify dependencies and risks that affect the various teams represented.
- Write epics, stories, and risk backlogs that are clear and complete; written at a sufficient level of detail in a format that can be easily read by anyone.
- Complete deliverables in a timely manner and socialize appropriately.
- Monitor product performance through analytics tools, along with industry/market trends, user feedback, customer needs, competitive information, and market research, to determine the right feature set for the market.
- Monitor business, community and competitive reactions to new features of products.
- Stay abreast of business and community needs and issues.
- Assist in maintaining the consumer product and UX roadmap and deep backlog, with team input, of product ideas and themes.
- Exercise sound judgment in selecting and defining opportunities for product development.
Trader.ca operates in the automotive industry, focusing on the used car market by providing digital solutions for car dealers. Their products include marketplace listings, web solutions, web traffic analytics, inventory management, and conversion tools, all designed to help dealers improve their online presence and streamline operations. Unlike many competitors, Trader.ca emphasizes simplicity and effectiveness, allowing dealers to focus on sales without being overwhelmed by complex tools. Their subscription-based model offers access to various services, while additional revenue comes from advertising and premium listings on their marketplace, autoTRADER.ca. The company's goal is to support car dealers in attracting customers and managing inventory efficiently, ultimately increasing their sales.
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1975
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-driven personalization can enhance user experience and increase engagement.
- AR integration allows users to visualize vehicles, improving satisfaction and reducing returns.
- Subscription-based car ownership models align with Trader.ca's service model, offering expansion opportunities.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from AutoScout24's expanded services pressures Trader.ca to innovate.
- AutoScout24's acquisition may lead to strategic shifts disrupting Trader.ca's operations.
- Potential sale by Thoma Bravo could create uncertainty affecting morale and retention.
What makes Autotrader.ca unique
- Trader.ca offers a comprehensive suite of digital solutions for car dealers.
- The company emphasizes simplicity and effectiveness in its digital tools.
- Trader.ca provides extensive customer service and product support resources.
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Benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Gym Membership
Wellness Program
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus