PpbHead of Product - Consumer (Private Customer) (f|m|d) | 100% | Hybrid working model | Zurich Switzerland /b /p /pliFull-time /lippbCompany Description /b /p /ppbWelcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group! /b /ppSMG is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with forward-looking products.br/We operate leading marketplaces across real estate, automotive, general classifieds, and finance insurance. We’re driven by our values: bBetter Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly. /b /pppbJob Description /b /p /ppbIn this role, you will own and transform the consumer experience for seekers and private listers into a decisive competitive advantage for SMG Real Estate /b, driving demand liquidity, conversion quality, and long-term marketplace trust. /ppYou will work at the intersection of bproduct management, growth, and marketplace economics /b, with a clear mandate: to turn fragmented consumer journeys into a cohesive, data-driven system of action that materially improves both user outcomes and business performance. /ppThis is one of the most impactful bproduct leadership roles in European real estate marketplaces /b, with direct influence on demand-side strategy and company growth. /ppbYour Main Tasks: /b /pliLead a team of Product Managers responsible for the end-to-end consumer and private lister journey, from discovery to transaction. /liliDefine and execute a clear, opinionated product strategy for consumers, grounded in marketplace dynamics such as liquidity, trust, and conversion. /liliDrive measurable improvements in demand-side performance, including engagement, lead quality, conversion, and retention. /liliPartner closely with commercial leadership to accelerate growth of the private listers segment and unlock new value pools. /liliDesign and continuously evolve team topology and ownership domains aligned to strategy, not legacy structures. /liliEstablish rigorous OKRs and an effective operating cadence, linking product bets to business impact with clear success and stop criteria. /liliBuild a high-velocity, insight-driven product culture by leveraging experimentation, data, and AI to shorten learning loops. /liliCoach and develop Product Managers into top-tier product leaders, raising the bar on product craft, judgment, and accountability. /liliRepresent the consumer domain in executive and board-level discussions, shaping company-wide priorities. /lipbYour Responsibility: /b /pliDirectly lead around 5 Product Managers, with potential to expand scope. /liliOwn a critical revenue and growth driver within the business unit. /liliInfluence cross-functional teams across design, engineering, data, and commercial functions. /liliBe accountable for defining and prioritizing multi-million CHF investment areas. /lipbYou will work closely with: /b /pliBusiness Unit leadership, including the GM, Commercial, and Marketing teams. /liliEngineering, Design, and Data leadership. /liliOther Product leads across SMG marketplaces. /liliExternal partners where relevant, such as data, integrations, and AI tooling providers. /lippbQualifications /b /p /ppYou have a strong product leadership background and know how to build, scale, and improve consumer-facing digital products. You are comfortable turning strategy into clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and effective execution across teams. /ppbIdeally, you bring: /b /ppbExperience and background /bbr/ You have around 8-12+ years of experience in Product Management, including meaningful leadership responsibility. You have successfully owned and scaled digital products, preferably in marketplaces, classifieds, platforms, or other consumer-facing businesses. /ppA degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is helpful, but not a must. We also value candidates with non-traditional, interdisciplinary, or hands-on product backgrounds. /ppbProduct and business skills /bbr/ You bring strong product judgment and know how to focus on what truly matters for users and the business. You understand consumer behavior, funnels, growth mechanics, and how to use data to make better product decisions. /ppYou are able to work at both strategic and executional levels; from shaping product direction to ensuring high-quality delivery. You are confident defining metrics, interpreting signals, and translating insights into action. /ppbWays of working /bbr/ You have experience working in complex, cross-functional environments and are skilled at aligning stakeholders across product, engineering, design, business, and senior leadership. You are comfortable challenging assumptions, creating clarity, and bringing people with you.br/ You bring a high ownership mindset, a bias for action, and a strong sense of accountability. /ppbTools, AI, and language skills /bbr/ You are familiar with modern product, analytics, and experimentation tools. You also understand how AI can be applied practically in product development, personalization, and internal efficiency with a focus on real value rather than hype.br/ Fluency in English is required, as it is our business language. German is a plus, but not required.br/ br/ /pppbAdditional Information /b /p /ppbWhat do we offer? /b /pli6 weeks of holidays per year (plus option to buy 10 extra) /lili40-hour work week with flexitime (capped at 45 hours) /liliA hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotely /liliGenerous parental leave: 18 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity/adoption /liliSBB Half-Fare Card and first-class travel between SMG offices in Switzerland /liliGender-neutral pay and transparent career paths /liliChoose your gear: Mac or Windows laptop, and iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel mobile /liliAn inclusive and innovative environment where your voice matters /lipbr/ bRecruitment Process /b /ppWe keep hiring simple and human: /pliInitial Video-Call with one of our Recruiters /liliInterview with the Hiring Manager /liliFunctional / technical Stakeholder Interview /liliCase Study Team Fit Conversation /liliMeet relevant Business Stakeholders /lipbApply now! /bbr/ To take advantage of this great opportunity, please send us your detailed CV and feel free to include any supporting documents and information that will help us understand why you are the perfect fit. /pp#LI-Hybrid /ppbAbout Us /b /ppbSMG Swiss Marketplace Group /b is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.br/ SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox,, ,, Publimmo,, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (,, Ricardo) and Finance Insurance (FinanceScout24, ). /ppbDisclaimer /b /ppbSMG Swiss Marketplace Group /b primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy. /pppbJob Location /b /p /pGoogle Maps requires functional cookies to be enabled