Product Manager (BookBub Ads)

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Who we are

BookBub is one of the fastest-growing consumer tech startups in Boston (and we’re profitable). Millions of readers use BookBub every day to find great books, and our service empowers thousands of leading publishers and authors to drive sales and find new fans. We’re expanding our team to address the challenges and opportunities of the publishing industry while continuing to help readers find books and authors they’ll love. Learn more about what to expect working at BookBub.

About the position

We’re looking for an experienced, analytical product manager to help lead our self-service ads marketplace for authors and publishers, BookBub Ads. As a product manager focused on ads, you will work with engineers, data analysts, designers, and members of our business development team to launch projects that grow ads revenue by helping authors and publishers sell books. You will drive improvements and growth in all aspects of the BookBub Ads product, from the consumer ad experience, to ad creation and management tools used by authors and publishers, to back-end CPM and CPC auction rules, to internal marketplace management tools used by BookBub employees.

Here are some examples of what we expect this product manager to do in their first year:

  • Turn high-level strategic goals into specific actionable near-term initiatives
  • Hit quarterly revenue and active advertiser growth targets
  • Conceive of and manage tests that drive growth in BookBub’s self-service auction
  • Regularly work with team members to quickly validate new ideas to maximize impact for the organization
  • Become an indispensable Product team member that other teams have come to rely on and trust

Ideal candidates for this position will have:

  • A well-honed ability to assess customer needs and business opportunities through testing, data analysis, rapid experimentation, and customer interviews
  • Excellent analytical agility; an ability to dive into the details of varied, complex problems, but also zoom out to understand the impact of those problems on the broader product and organization
  • Proven ability to conceive and structure tests that result in valuable, actionable insights
  • Exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • An ability to partner across teams to accomplish goals
  • Superior project and general management skills; the ability to gain consensus from stakeholders, coordinate work across the organization, and deliver projects on time
  • The ability to work independently and self-manage, while setting and hitting ambitious goals
  • A high degree of technical comfort and curiosity

Benefits

BookBub offers competitive benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401k, generous paid parental leave, and take-what-you-need paid time off.

Our interviewing philosophy

Our goal is to get to know you in a low-pressure, friendly environment — and to give you ample opportunity to learn more about us, too.

Our typical process includes these types of experiences:

  • A resume screen and introductory phone/video chat
  • A take-home exercise where you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your communication and problem-solving skills
  • Additional conversations with your potential future team members, the hiring manager, and People Operations

We personally review every application, and if we think there might be a fit, we’ll typically reach out via email within a couple weeks to start the conversation.

We will always do what we can to be flexible around your personal time commitments, deadlines, and general availability. We know that by joining our interview process, you’re trusting us with your time — so we’ll do our best to run a process for you that’s as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Your interview experience

Our goal is to create an environment where you can interview at your best. If we can provide any assistance or accommodations during your time with us, please let us know at [email protected]. All requests are treated as privately as possible and have no impact on candidate eligibility.



BookBub strives to be an inclusive workplace and we value learning from different perspectives. We seek to foster an environment filled with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

There is no shortage of collaboration here at BookBub! On the marketing team, we frequently meet with cross-functional teams to work on acquisition strategy, tackle challenges, and brainstorm new initiatives. We value a diverse set of opinions and meeting with other teams helps us put together a solid and cohesive strategy.

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What's something quirky about your company?

We love books! Our office is full of advance copies we receive from authors and publishers, and all of our conference rooms are named after authors. As you might imagine, we also have a book club every quarter!

Hannah

People Operations

What are Pubmark (BookBub & Chirp) Perks + Benefits

Pubmark (BookBub & Chirp) Benefits Overview

We’re committed to providing our people with what they need to thrive — both at work and outside of work.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Fitness stipend
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

Flexible Working & Paid Time Off: We trust our employees to know what they need and when they need it. That’s why we empower every individual to manage their own schedules and to take control of their own time through flexible policies for remote work, working hours, and paid time off.

Customized Insurance Plans: We offer a variety of health, dental, and vision insurance plans across several carriers that employees can customize to their needs. We also offer a monthly benefit supplement so that employees can get coverage at a significantly reduced cost.

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