Product Manager

At CarGurus, we are all about making the online car shopping experience more transparent. We give you the data and information you need to make smart, empowered car shopping decisions.

Are you looking to join the Product team at a dynamic and fast-paced tech company? CarGurus is looking for a highly motivated Product Associate who will report directly to the Director of Product Management and focus on helping to drive the product innovation that will fuel the continued growth of CarGurus’ business. The Product “Guru” will work closely with the sales/marketing team and CarGurus’ dealer base to identify the highest potential product improvements as well as major new categories of product for the company, and then collaborate with engineering to bring ideas to fruition. The role is highly cross-functional, and requires strong analytical and research skills, the ability to work well with a wide range of types of people, and a passion for innovation.

* Work closely with sales and marketing to collect, vet, and prioritize ideas for potential product enhancements to CarGurus’ existing product set * Solicit input from dealers via surveys, focus groups and direct 1-on-1 conversations to test and refine product initiatives * Conduct market analysis on the next generation of CarGurus products, evaluating competitor offerings, feature sets, pricing models, and key messages to determine the best way for CarGurus to bring products to market * Collaborate cross-functionally to roll-out new products and initiatives, working closely with employees from across the organization to ensure success * Help drive senior leadership’s decision making on the next generation of products that will lead to continued growth and profitability for the business * Drive better product development through collaboration, goal setting, reporting, and analytical insights

* Bachelor’s degree from a top school required * 1-3 years of professional work experience desired * Business development / product management experience is not required: ideal candidates could have work experience at technology companies, consulting firms, financial services firms, etc. with an interest in learning product management * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required * Ability to manage projects of varying size and scope simultaneously while prioritizing appropriately * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation experience * Tenacious self-starter with the ability to work independently * Ability to effectively liaison with internal teams, and able to adapt style to work closely with varying personality types * Good sense of humor and likes working in an unstructured, fast-paced environment