Date: Sep 17, 2013
Location: St Louis, MO, US
Come shape the strategic vision at YP.com. YP Holdings (“YP”) is one of the largest local search, media and advertising companies in North America. YP.com generated approximately $3.3B in revenue in 2011, and there is a controlling interest in YP by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. We currently have an opportunity for a “Director, Products Management" in our St. Louis, MO or Tucker, GA office. Join our dedicated and talented team of individuals all focused on creating the best products in the marketplace.
Job Summary:
The YP Real Yellow Pages directory is the largest print directory in the world by revenue and is used more than 5 million times daily by consumers to seek out local businesses. Over 1,200 YP Real Yellow Pages directory titles are published each year across 21 states. You will be part of a team responsible for product development and management of the print directory line, seeking solutions that drive revenue retention & growth and improvements to the cost structure of the offering.
Job Details:
• Formulate, recommend and implement product and business strategies based on gap/needs analysis, data review & market/industry insights. Set the roadmap, drive requirements and prioritize initiatives.
• Find or generate big ideas that keep the product relevant & improve P&L in a fast changing, competitive market.
• Drive complex decisions involving multiple stakeholders with potentially diverging opinions; communicate and sell strategy, direction and decisions to leaders across the organization.
• Establish framework and criteria for test plans, develop & sell-in expansion recommendations based on test outcomes.
• Engage with Operations, Sales and other key departments to formulate strategies and secure buy-in and resources to drive product initiatives.
• Lead internal data analysis on key business/financial metrics and operational activities to improve product performance.
• Prioritize projects according to business goals/needs, continually evaluate the performance of product initiatives against goals, develop recommendations for improvement.
• Provide leadership to the product management team, strengthening our capabilities for the future and developing strong talent.
Candidate Requirements:
• 7 to 10+ years of experience in product management or analysis, a significant portion in the local advertising space.
• Expertise with data analytics, gap/needs analysis, market sizing, business plan development and business reporting.
• Knowledge of Sales/Channel and Operations a plus.
• Experience managing product P&L a plus.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication & writing skills. Must have the ability to grasp complex issues and translate them into easily understandable terms.
• Ability to interface effectively with team members from all functional disciplines as well as senior management.
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, challenged by accountability and an innovator.
• Experience leading & managing teams.
• Bachelors & Masters in Marketing, Business or related field.
We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits including a matching 401(k), bonuses, and a casual yet high-energy work environment. Send us your resume today.
YP LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.
Nearest Major Market: St Louis
Job Segments: Manager, Marketing Manager, Product Manager, Advertising, Marketing, Management, Operations
Find similar jobs:
0 comments:
Post a Comment