At Smoobu we are entering the next growth stage continuously driving success as a leading world-class operating system in the vacation rental sector. As our Product Director, you will actively drive the development of Smoobu as the leading software solution for small and private hosts. 

You will be the key person driving the strategic vision, development, and execution of our product roadmap. Reporting to the Managing Director and part of the senior leadership team, you will play an integral role in shaping Smoobu’s growth by deeply understanding our customers’ needs and delivering value at every stage of their journey. Your deep functional expertise in product management, dedication to customer centricity, and experience as a people-focused cross-functional leader will enable you to create solutions that delight users and drive business impact.

• Define and execute the product vision and roadmap aligned with Smoobu’s overall business strategy. 
• Apply agile ways of working, adapted to our company background & requirements
• Prioritize features and initiatives based on customer needs, business impact, and feasibility during our quarterly and sprint planning
• Ensure seamless execution of product releases by coordinating with engineering, design, marketing, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to drive innovation and long-term growth as well as balance short-term needs.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of product professionals. Cultivate a collaborative, high-performance environment that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement. 
• Act as a role model for leadership excellence, ensuring the team is motivated and equipped to meet evolving business goals.
• Establish best product management practices, ensuring team consistency and scalability.

• Deeply understand the user journey and identify opportunities to enhance customer value.
• Incorporate customer feedback, market research, and industry trends into product development.
• Champion customer centricity across the organization to ensure an exceptional user experience.

• Work closely with the Engineering team to balance technical constraints with customer and business priorities.
• Collaborate with our Engineering Director along the sprint process to ensure high quality and on-promised-time delivery of developments
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support teams to ensure alignment on product launches, go-to-market strategies, and customer communications.

• Bring 10+ years of experience in Product, ideally with a diverse background that includes both startup/scale-up environments and larger, more established organizations.
• Are familiar with SaaS platforms, have  experience in SaaS business models and product development, and APIs, ideally in a B2C or “small user” environment
• Have a proven track record of developing and executing successful product strategies that achieve business goals.
• Think strategically and plan long-term, while making data-driven decisions and adjusting course as needed.
• Are proficient in data analysis and performance metrics to drive informed decisions.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Have strong experience leading and inspiring cross-functional teams.

• Net active user growth
  • Sign-ups (funnel conversion(s) in product)
  • Retention rate (product-related churn/cancellation)
  • NPS
• Bookings per user (value delivery of product)
• ARPU (steering metric to ensure value delivery for us)

• The essentials: Competitive compensation package, visa sponsorship & relocation assistance*, full IT support & equipment, corporate benefits, modern offices, 27 paid vacation days a year (+ one additional day per year of employment up to 32)
• Career growth: 360° feedback, open feedback culture, buddy and mentorship programs from an international team of passionate industry experts 
• Personal development: German language courses, internal and external workshops & trainings, company & team events, Gympass, clubs & sports (e.g. volleyball, running, yoga classes), psychological support
• Startup spirit: We are fast, nimble, and results-driven - embodying a startup mentality even as a global, public company. We encourage ownership and enable each other to succeed
• Flexible work approach: Office-led and remote-friendly approach; employees are offered remote work flexibility for up to 50% of the year, including work from abroad benefits. Plus, access to a Travel Industry Card 
• Climate action: Committed to being a pioneer in green travel: HomeToGo Group has achieved an industry-leading “Low Risk” ESG Rating (16), awarded by Morningstar Sustainalytics, and are a proud member of Leaders for Climate Action