Product Owner

About the position

Mission
The mission of Product Owner is to build and grow our group buying marketplace, focusing on making it easy for everyday people to join groups and buy products at great discounts in addition to improving the platform for our partners, farmers, merchants, producers, factory owners and suppliers supporting them growing their online sales.

Outcomes

• Outputs:
• Launch at least 4 major products in the first year.
• Launch at least 10 features in the first year.
• Outcome:
• Improve product retention by at least 50%.
• Improve conversion rates by at least 30%

Professional Competencies

• Proven experience as a Product Manager in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of product management methodologies and best practices.
• Track record of managing front-end and operational aspects of digital products.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively.
• Previous involvement in successful e-commerce projects - an advantage.
• Proven experience with B2C platform - an advantage.

Behavioral Competencies

• Works seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
• Influences decision-making without formal authority.
• Adjusts plans and priorities based on evolving requirements.
• Open to feedback and ideas of others.
• Proactive and independent, willingness to fail and learn.
• Balances competing interests to achieve optimal outcomes.

Who Are We?
We are a young, dynamic e-commerce startup based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Our mission is to connect everyday consumers with farmers, manufacturers and suppliers. Our platform enables group buying goods at great discounts for a win-win transaction.
We are not a "standard" South African startup and we plan to stay that way.

What We Offer:
1. A collaborative, team-oriented environment that values your ambitions and aligns with your values.
2. Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including participation in large-scale projects and the chance to contribute to a growing startup.
3. A competitive salary package that reflects the candidate's experience and skills

Desired Skills:

• Product Development
• Product Management Software
• Digital Marketing
• E - Commerce
• Digital Project

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Wholesale & Trading
• 2 to 5 years Business Owner / Entrepreneur

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma