Job Description

Woods & Co Recruitment are excited to partner with an online marketplace that provides access to some of Los Angeles & New York’s premier event and production spaces, whilst also providing an impressive list of each location’s elite vendors to bring an event or shoot to life, in their search for a Head of Product.  Think Airbnb meets events – you need an incredible space to impress clients, or a production team needs a luxurious site to shoot content, this marketplace provides you exclusive access – simply browse through their incredible list of venue partners and pick what best suits your needs.
  
As the Head of Product, you’ll leverage your experience in an early stage start up where you’ve had to ‘get your hands dirty’ and be involved in all aspects of Product development and delivery. You’ll work collaboratively with the Product, Design and Engineering teams, pioneer and lead the Product’s Roadmap & Strategy, effectively lead, engage, and direct a team of exceptional individuals all striving towards the same goal!
  
What’s in it for you?

• $150,000 - $175,000 + Benefits + 30% Bonus Potential
• An amazing, female founded start-up going in the right direction
• Midtown Manhattan location
• An opportunity to really take the lead on the next phase of growth for this company
• NYC & LA marketplace offering | More to come
• Work with an incredible, diverse team of Engineers, Product & Design individuals

What do you do?

• Craft and enhance the product vision and strategy to align with the company's overarching goals. Identify market opportunities, customer needs, and industry trends leveraging AI to provide exceptional customer experiences at scale to guide product decisions
• Guide, mentor, and motivate the product management and design team, cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Offer support and direction to help the team reach their goals and unlock their full potential
• Develop and prioritize the product roadmap by integrating customer feedback, market research, and business objectives. Leverage AI-powered solutions to enhance this companies marketing engine, optimize internal workflows, and deliver exceptional user value
• Manage the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to launch. Work closely with engineering, design, and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality products that fulfill user needs, exceed expectations, and stay on schedule and within budget
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including engineering, design, sales, operations, and production—to ensure alignment and seamless coordination. Champion a customer-centric approach, advocating for the customer's voice in every product decision
• Perform competitive analysis and market research to uncover emerging trends, potential threats, and opportunities for differentiation. Leverage these insights to shape product strategy and positioning

What do you need?

• Proven track record in product management, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in product management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, translating data and insights into actionable strategies.
• Experienced leader, skilled in building, managing, and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communicator, able to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, driven by innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, adept at conveying complex information to diverse audiences, including executives.
• Proficient in build vs. buy decision-making

If this is a role you believe fits your experience, please hit Apply Now or call Matthew Peterlechner on (929) 343-8060 or at matt@woodsco.global for a confidential discussion.