Principal Product Manager - SMBs

ppbAbout Marktplaats /b Marktplaats is one of the Netherlands' leading online marketplaces, helping make commerce more sustainable by giving products an extended life. With over 2.1 million buyers and sellers visiting our platform every day, around 350,000 new listings added daily and users spending an average of 22 minutes per visit, we're building a platform that people use and trust. Every connection we enable helps people save money, earn money and reduce waste. As part of Adevinta, one of Europe's leading online classifieds groups, we're building products that make buying and selling second-hand products simpler, safer and better for everyone. /ppbAbout Marktplaats /b Marktplaats is one of the Netherlands' leading online marketplaces, helping make commerce more sustainable by giving products an extended life. With over 2.1 million buyers and sellers visiting our platform every day, around 350,000 new listings added daily and users spending an average of 22 minutes per visit, we're building a platform that people use and trust. Every connection we enable helps people save money, earn money and reduce waste. As part of Adevinta, one of Europe's leading online classifieds groups, we're building products that make buying and selling second-hand products simpler, safer and better for everyone. This role sits within our Product Technology function in our Amsterdam office, home to over 300 talented professionals, where cross-functional teams design, develop and scale the products that millions of users rely on every day across our Benelux marketplaces, Marktplaats and 2dehands/2ememain. As a Principal Product Manager in our SMB crew, you will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, solving highly ambiguous customer and business problems, influencing decisions across the organisation, and setting the standard for product management. Working within the larger Horizontal crew and closely with Commercial, you will build products that create customer value while supporting sustainable business growth. /ppbWhat You Will Do /b /pulliOwn the strategy, vision, roadmap, and outcomes for a strategic product area, ensuring alignment with the broader crew strategy. /liliIdentify high-impact opportunities through customer research, market insights, and data to define the long-term direction of your product area, optimizing marketplace health, liquidity, and customer value. /liliLead the development and execution of complex product initiatives spanning multiple teams, making strategic trade-offs that balance customer value, commercial objectives, business impact, technical feasibility, and long-term sustainability. /liliDefine and lead go-to-market strategies for major product launches, partnering with Commercial, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to maximize customer adoption and business impact. /liliDefine and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), using experimentation and data to measure outcomes and continuously evolve your product strategy. /liliBuild alignment across Product, Engineering, Design, Data, and Commercial, communicating strategy and progress clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. /liliChampion innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to create customer and business value. /liliLead by influence, setting the standard for product management excellence and driving the adoption of best practices across the Product organization. /li /ulpbWho You Are /b /pulliBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. /lili10+ years of experience in Product Management, with a proven track record of defining product strategy and delivering measurable customer and business outcomes. /liliDemonstrated experience owning the strategy for a complex product area and leading large, cross-functional product initiatives from discovery through delivery. /liliStrong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make data-informed decisions. /liliProven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across teams without direct authority. /liliDeep understanding of agile product development and experience working hands on with Engineering and Design throughout the product lifecycle. /liliStrong understanding of customer discovery, user research, product analytics, and user-centered design. /liliExcellent understanding of the dynamics of classifieds and marketplace businesses, including marketplace monetization, retail media, health, liquidity, transaction funnels, trust and safety, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies, including AI. /liliStrong business acumen and commercial awareness, with the ability to engage confidently in business discussions, understand commercial trade offs, and make product decisions that maximize customer and business value. /liliHands-on experience working on marketplace, classifieds, ecommerce, or two-sided platform products, with a solid grasp of supply and demand dynamics, pricing models, network effects, and the commercial levers that drive marketplace performance. /liliExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate strategy and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization. /liliA proactive, can-do mindset with a strong sense of ownership, positive energy, and a hands-on approach to solving complex problems. /liliCollaborative by nature, with the ability to build trust, challenge constructively, and elevate product excellence across the organization. /li /ulpbBonus Points /b /pulliPrior experience working on 3rd party integrations would be ideal. /li /ulpThis role is based out of our bAmsterdam /b office. While we offer flexibility, we value in-person collaboration and encourage our teams to spend regular time in the office. /ppWant to learn more about life at Marktplaats? Visit our Careers page to explore our culture, benefits and what it's like to work with us. /ppbOur DNA /b Our culture is built on these five principles, shaping how we work together, build products and create value for our customers. Ownership: We take ownership, step in where needed and make things happen. Engagement: We show up for each other, build meaningful connections, celebrate success and enjoy the ride together. Customer Focus: We put our customers at the heart of our decisions, back our ideas with data and deliver value that makes a difference. Execution: We move with purpose, challenge ideas respectfully, act with confidence and deliver at pace. Curiosity: We ask questions, challenge the status quo, embrace learning and turn insights into better decisions. /ppbEqual Opportunity Statement /b Marktplaats is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. /ppIf you feel you don’t meet all of the listed requirements but are still excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyway! Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups sometimes self-select out, we’re interested in your potential as much as your experience. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr