Product Director - Social Media Management

About our company

team.blue is an ecosystem of successful brands working together across regions to provide customers with everything they need to succeed online. 40+ successful brands make up the group; within those brands, over 2000 experts serve its 2.5+ million customers across Europe and beyond.

team.blue's brands are a mix of traditional hosting businesses, offering services from domain names, email, shared hosting, e-commerce and server hosting solutions and specialist SaaS providers offering adjacent products such as compliance, marketing tools and team collaboration products. This broad product offering makes it a one-stop partner for online businesses and entrepreneurs across Europe.

Role Specification

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Directorto collaborate closely with the founders of various SaaS companies to co-create product strategies aimed at value creation. In this role, you will oversee the development, implementation, and management of a suite of SaaS marketing tools. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of this domain along with proven experience in product management, SaaS, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and strategic collaboration with founders.

Responsibilities:

1. Co-Creation of Product Strategy with Founders:

• Collaborate closely with the founders of SaaS companies to understand their vision, goals, and market positioning.
• Co-create product strategies aimed at maximizing value creation for both the SaaS companies and our organization.
• Align product roadmaps with the strategic objectives of the SaaS companies and our overarching business goals.

2. Market and Competitive Analysis:

• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Analyze customer feedback, usage data, and market insights to inform product strategy and development.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on market analysis to drive product innovation and differentiation.

3. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):

• Participate in M&A activities, including target identification, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Assess potential acquisition targets in alignment with the strategic goals co-defined with founders.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to execute M&A transactions that enhance our product portfolio and value proposition.

4. Revenue Growth and Monetization:

• Identify opportunities for revenue growth through product enhancements and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop pricing strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Drive initiatives to increase customer adoption, retention, and lifetime value.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (8 years) in product management, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• Experienced in the creation of SaaS marketing tools and a deep understanding of SaaS marketing tools that help make our SME customers successful online.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience collaborating closely with founders.
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders towards common strategic objectives.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration planning.