Product Manager - Product Line Management
alaTest, Stockholm
How to apply
Please send your application with a short personal introduction and CV to jobs@alatest.com. Please state 'Product Manager' in your application.
Last application date
31/12/2010
alaTest is a fast-growing internet service that provides a search engine for product quality information through the aggregation of reviews. Our service is currently available in 18 countries and 13 languages. In addition to the websites where we collect, analyze and structure product reviews, we have established business partnerships with a number of leading websites such as CNET, ZDNet, Shopzilla, Bizrate and many others. alaTest was awarded the Red Herring Global 100 award as one of the most promising tech companies in the world.
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If you're a take charge type of person then we have a great opportunity to join our growing company as a Product Manager. This position will have primary business ownership for a designated product. As the product will be in the arena of marketing insights, relevant industry experience is expected. This position will be responsible for strategic product planning -- gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with the Management team, as well as with our Sales team and other stakeholders. You will ensure revenue and client satisfaction goals are met. In addition, the position serves as a point of escalation for both internal and external client issues.
Key Job Responsibilities
* Develop, track, and communicate a go-to-market strategy for the designated product that is aligned with and supports the organization's overall business plan and objectives.
* Gain stakeholder agreement on the desired suite of products, promotional plans, pricing strategy, sales/delivery approach.
* Continued research and product intelligence gathering
* Possess and evolve business knowledge to make day-to-day decisions, recommendations based on industry expertise and our specific capabilities, standards and practices
* Partner with our Sales & Marketing group to define the promotional strategy for the designated product
* Manage the product roadmap and portfolio, periodically review and update as needed.
* Represent our company at tradeshows, conferences and customer/partner sites.
Job Requirements
* Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent work experience (MBA or other advanced degree preferred).
* Minimum of 3 years experience and proven track record bringing products and services to market.
* Minimum of 3 years experience in client services, business development, technical architect or product management role.
* Experience in the specific industry underlying the supported business line preferred but not required.
* Expert communication and presentation skills
* Demonstrated ability to make thoughtful business decisions
* Expert ability to understand business needs and drivers from the customer's perspective, including the ability to envision long term solutions for both internal and external opportunities
* Advanced ability to effectively use a PC, including working knowledge of MS Office Suite, email, Web browsers
* Clear speech, including the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing to co-workers, vendors and customers.
* Some travel will be required, primarily within Europe
We offer great opportunities to influence the work and your role in the company. Please note that our working language is English and it is not required that you speak Swedish.
The position is a full-time employment, located in our office at Gävlegatan in central Stockholm.
Job Type: TBD, commensurate with experienceCreated: 09/07/2010
