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About the Role
Lead the transformation of World of Books into a consumer-focused, product-led business by owning product strategy across Supply, Operations, and Demand flywheels. Drive growth in D2C revenue, implement global pricing transformation, and scale supply products.
Responsibilities
- Setting and communicating a focused product strategy aligned to commercial and operational priorities
- Leading the D2C growth agenda, particularly in the US
- Partnering with Engineering to sharpen delivery cadence and reduce friction
- Leveraging AI tools across the product management and design lifecycle
- Leading, coaching, and developing a team of 7
- Translating ambition into actionable roadmaps
- Championing build vs. buy rigour, fast feedback loops, and simplicity
Requirements
- Senior product leadership experience (Head of / Director / VP level) in international environments
- Meaningful US market exposure
- Strong track record in D2C eCommerce or marketplace product
- Experience scaling consumer-grade products at pace
- Ability to set the big picture and get into the detail
- Proven ability to lead through influence
- Building trust quickly with engineering, commercial, and data teams
- Genuine adopter of AI tools in product work
- High EQ
- Strong communication skills
- Commercial edge to make decisions
Skills
- Product Strategy
- D2C eCommerce
- Marketplace Product Management
- AI Tools
- Team Leadership
- Roadmap Development
- Agile Methodologies
- Communication
- Influencing
Location
- London, UK
- Coventry, UK
- West Sussex, UK
- Illinois, USA
- Budapest, Hungary
Work Type
- Hybrid (London, ~3 days per week)
- Travel required
Experience Level
- Senior Product Leadership (Head of / Director / VP level)
Benefits
- Mission-driven work (B Corp certified, sustainability focus)
- Seat on the leadership team
- Autonomy and accountability
- Fast-paced business environment
About the Company
- World's largest seller of pre-loved books
- Certified B Corp on a mission to become the Planet’s Bookstore
- Rehomed over 100 million books since 2002
- Business proving sustainability and commercial ambition belong together
- Accelerating and shifting to a consumer-focused, product-led business
Equal Opportunity
- World of Books is a certified B Corporation.
- Committed to building an inclusive team.
- Welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.