Product Strategist

This role is responsible for defining the long-term strategic product vision and market positioning that unlocks growth potential in the whole car remarketing industry. This individual will create strategic roadmaps and collaborate across teams to translate market insights, user needs, and business objectives into a clear direction for product development—ensuring that product initiatives solve meaningful problems and drive success.

• Analyze trends in used vehicle sales, auto remarketing, digital remarketing, and auction platforms

  Benchmark competitors and identify strategic white space opportunities

  Define and evolve product strategy for whole car remarketing channels including fleet disposals, lease returns, dealer trades, and consumer sales

  Build a long-term product roadmap aligned with marketplace goals, customer needs, and operational capabilities

  Translate complex business requirements into actionable strategic product plans

  Conduct buyer and seller research, interviews, and discovery to uncover pain points and unmet needs

  Attend conferences, trade shows, and explore emerging technologies influencing remarketing

  Establish, track, and monitor product KPIs and success metrics

  Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Design, Sales, and Operations to deliver strategic initiatives

  Provide strategic guidance to influence prioritization and resourcing across multiple teams

  Contribute to broader RB Global Product Management initiatives that drive profitable business growth

1. Build and maintain a strategic roadmap that delivers value and unlocks marketplace opportunities

   Define product success metrics and recommend enhancements based on insights

   Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand pain points and opportunities

   Identify emerging trends, risks, and competitive threats within automotive remarketing

   Articulate the vision, rationale, and direction (“the why” and “where next”) for whole car remarketing initiatives

   Solve fundamental industry problems through customer-centric product strategy

• Develop strategic product vision and roadmap aligned to corporate strategy

  Work independently, exercise initiative, and proactively seek improvements

  Influence cross-functional leaders and persuasively communicate product direction

  Deliver work in a timely, organized, and accountable manner

  Understand financial drivers, operational performance, and budgeting considerations

  Adapt successfully in fast-changing environments and evaluate innovative approaches

  Apply sound judgment and objective decision-making

  Manage projects and collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries

  Maintain strong internal partnerships and support a collaborative team culture

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

5–10+ years in Product Strategy or Product Development

Deep understanding of vehicle lifecycle, wholesale automotive markets, and remarketing channels

Familiarity with auction platforms, dealer networks, condition reports, and arbitration processes

Skills:

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving ability

Ability to translate market insights into actionable product direction

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across diverse audiences

• Office/Remote environment

  High level of computer and communication-based work

  Must be willing to travel as required

• Demonstrated leadership and ownership mindset

  Strong organizational and time-management skills

  Ability to set priorities and operate independently

  Excellent listening, communication, and conflict resolution skills

  Ability to build rapport and collaborate across diverse groups

  High level of personal integrity and professionalism

  Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations