Full-Time

Director – Core Products

Posted on 2/7/2024

GlossGenius

GlossGenius

201-500 employees

Business management solutions for beauty professionals

Fintech
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$225k - $285kAnnually

+ Equity Participation

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in the office (Tuesdays & Thursdays) at NYC headquarters.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
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

$102M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for contactless payment solutions boosts GlossGenius's seamless payment processing feature.
  • The rise of personalized marketing drives demand for GlossGenius's automated client interaction tools.
  • Hybrid work models increase the need for flexible scheduling, aligning with GlossGenius's offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging startups with similar solutions could dilute GlossGenius's market share.
  • Economic downturns may challenge the subscription-based model, reducing spending by professionals.
  • Data privacy concerns may arise as more clients and businesses use the platform.

What makes GlossGenius unique

  • GlossGenius offers a comprehensive business management platform for beauty and wellness professionals.
  • The platform integrates appointment scheduling, payment processing, and marketing automation in one solution.
  • GlossGenius provides a unique capital feature, offering loans based on sales volume and payment history.

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Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Fertility Treatment Support

Generous, fully-paid parental leave policy

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Dependent Care FSA

Home Office Stipend

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