VP of Product - remote

LeadSimple Inc.
Posted 7 months ago
We Work Remotely
🚀 Want to join a team of A players in an exciting, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment?

We’re a small team solving big problems in the property management industry. Bootstrapped since 2013, we're passionate about helping small businesses simplify growth and streamline operations, providing the leading CRM in our space.

The long version of our story: Back when web 2.0 was a thing (get off my lawn!) LeadSimple’s founders started a lead generation business connecting landlords with property management companies. Witnessing the challenges lead buyers had closing deals led into a natural segue to build out an industry-specific CRM which became the de-facto industry standard. Fast forward to 2020 when we released a process/workflow suite to move from the sales side of our clients business into the heart of day-to-day operations. The market was hungry and responded aggressively to the new direction, which led us to double down with growth and additional product expansion.


The mission of the VP of Product is to deliver exceptional customer value via market-defining products that consistently exceed user expectations and shape the future of our industry.

Expectations for your first 90 days:

  • Define and present the product vision and strategy that aligns with the company's growth targets.
  • Initiate at least one major new product development project or a significant enhancement of an existing product.
  • Implement a new or improved framework for continuous customer feedback and product iteration.
  • Establish a baseline for key product metrics (e.g., user engagement, satisfaction, conversion rates) and set improvement targets.


A day in the life of…

  • Develop and Execute Product Strategy -  Define and implement a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with the company's growth objectives, focusing on innovation, market needs, and differentiation.
  • Lead Product Development -  Oversee the planning, prioritization, and development of new products and features, ensuring they meet quality standards, user needs, and time-to-market expectations.
  • Market Intelligence -  Continuously analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitive landscape to inform product decisions and strategic direction.
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership -  Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure cohesive development and launch strategies, fostering a unified approach to product growth.
  • Customer Engagement - Engage with key customers to gather insights, foster relationships, and validate product direction, ensuring solutions meet market demands and customer expectations.
  • Performance Metrics - Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, including usage metrics, customer satisfaction, and revenue impact, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet goals.
  • Product Roadmap Management -  Develop and maintain a dynamic product roadmap that communicates the vision, priority, and progress of product initiatives to internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Innovation and Experimentation - Promote a culture of innovation and experimentation within the product team, encouraging rapid prototyping, A/B testing, and feedback loops to refine product offerings.
  • Stakeholder Communication -  Regularly communicate product vision, updates, and strategic decisions to internal teams, leaders,  and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in across the organization.


Perks:

  • 8 Company Holidays + Week off at Christmas
  • 6 weeks Paid Time Off (5 weeks Vacation, 1 week Sick)
  • 1 Volunteer day with the organization of your choice
  • Birthday lunch on us 🎂
  • Monthly Healthcare Allowance
  • Monthly WFH Allowance
  • Yearly Vacation Allowance
  • Fun and outcome driven work environment with a smart, hard working team
  • Location independence
  • Mission driven company and values-based culture


Please only apply if you:

  • Embrace learning new technology 
  • Learn fast
  • Communicate crisply
  • Proactively seek solutions
  • Own the outcome
  • Embody emotional maturity
  • Bring an optimistic “can do” attitude
  • Supply your own internet and smartphone
  • 5-10 years of experience in similar role
  • Have B2B SaaS experience (preferred)


We have an amazing team of A Players and we’re ready to add more! Selected candidates might have written assessments and multiple interviews with different people. We’ll do whatever it takes to get the right person in the right seat.

If you think you would thrive in the above environment and make an impact for our customers, we’d love to talk to you!

**NOTE: We are not accepting applications in California, Colorado, or New York at this time.


In summary...


You can do it in an office
You can do it from home
We really don’t care
As long as it’s known 👇

What matters is this…
When the chips are down
And your back is against the wall
Can we count on you to make the right call?

Judgment, intuition, or care by another name
We call it “Owning The Outcome” - because it really is the whole game
Have the customers back, and they will treat you the same

If you can do that
Then we’re birds of the same feather
So come join our team and we’ll make music together.