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Full-Time

Director – Core Products

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GlossGenius

GlossGenius

51-200 employees

Business management solutions for beauty professionals

Robotics & Automation
Consulting
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$225k - $285kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in product-related roles; at least 3 years of people management experience
  • Highly business-oriented: your work is associated with core revenue and strategic metrics on a multi-quarter horizon
  • Strong analytical mindset and ability to do deep analysis on user intent and behavior; ability to combine quantitative and qualitative analyses to drive business decisions
  • Demonstrated experience in leading the development of products and features from inception to launch
  • Technical fluency; ability to comfortably discuss technical concepts with engineering counterparts
Responsibilities
  • Define the overall product vision, roadmaps, and feature prioritization for our core products including our booking and payments and financial management systems
  • Champion user needs and use both qualitative and quantitative data to make quick, high-quality product decisions
  • Develop and lead a high-performing team of product managers, providing coaching and mentorship to support their professional growth
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPI's) to measure the success and make thoughtful business decisions to optimize product performance
  • Lead cross-functional product initiatives with other areas of the business including engineering, Design, Marketing and Customer Experience to ensure alignment on product priorities and successful product launches
  • Pioneer new initiatives that will help improve operational efficiency and move the needle on key business metrics

GlossGenius provides business management solutions specifically designed for beauty and wellness professionals, including salon owners, spa operators, and independent beauty experts. The platform offers tools for automated appointment scheduling, payment processing, client management, and marketing, which help streamline daily operations and improve client experiences. For example, clients can easily book appointments online, reducing the administrative workload for business owners. GlossGenius operates on a subscription model, allowing users to access its services for a monthly fee, while also offering a unique feature that provides loans to eligible businesses based on their sales and payment history. With over 70,000 salon and spa businesses served, GlossGenius aims to empower its users to enhance their income and achieve their business goals.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$73.2M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

107%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GlossGenius has successfully raised $70.5M in funding, indicating strong investor confidence and financial stability.
  • The company has already served over 70,000 salon and spa businesses, demonstrating significant market penetration and user trust.
  • Continuous innovation, such as the capital feature and marketing solutions, positions GlossGenius as a leader in the beauty and wellness tech industry.

What critics are saying

  • The beauty and wellness market is highly competitive, requiring GlossGenius to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Reliance on a subscription-based model means that customer retention is crucial; any decline in user satisfaction could impact revenue.

What makes GlossGenius unique

  • GlossGenius offers a comprehensive 'business-in-a-box' platform specifically tailored for beauty and wellness professionals, unlike generic business management solutions.
  • Their unique capital feature, which provides loans based on sales volume and payment history, offers financial support that is rare in the beauty and wellness tech space.
  • The platform's focus on same-day payment transfers and automated appointment scheduling significantly reduces administrative burdens, setting it apart from competitors.