Product Manager (Growth) - Mercari/HR領域新規事業 (Mercari Hallo)

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Job Description

Mercari Hallo

Introduction

Circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people

"What can I do to help society thrive with the finite resources we have?" The Mercari marketplace app was born in 2013 out of this thought by our founder Shintaro Yamada as he traveled the world. We believe that by circulating all forms of value, not just physical things and money, we can create opportunities for anyone to realize their dreams and contribute to society and the people around them. Mercari aims to use technology to connect people all over the world and create a world where anyone can unleash their potential.For more information about Mercari Group’s mission, see Mercari's Culture Doc.

Equal Opportunity Hiring

Here at Mercari, we work to realize a world in which no one’s potential is limited by their background and everyone has the opportunity to freely create value. We also firmly believe that a mindset of Inclusion & Diversity is essential for us to achieve our mission.This, of course, extends to our hiring practices as well.

Mercari is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, physical disability, and other such factors so that anyone who shares our mission and values can join us, regardless of their background. For more details, please read our I&D Statement.

Team’s Mission / Work Responsibilities

Mercari Group is developing various businesses under our mission to “circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people.” With our newest business in the HR domain, we have entered the on-demand labor industry with the aim to provide individuals with more diverse ways of working and to mitigate the chronic labor shortages faced by business owners. The name of this new service is Mercari Hallo.

In a world where our values and lifestyles are becoming more diverse, the meaning and purpose of work for each individual vary greatly as well. This has generated a demand for more flexible ways of working, and we believe that providing these flexible work styles is the key to creating meaningful experiences for individuals.

In addition, the chronic labor shortage in Japan is a serious social issue, as many of the business owners struggling are part of the social infrastructure that supports our daily lives.

The mission of our new team created in April 2023 is to make working easier with Mercari Hallo and create a world in which anyone can pursue their dreams.

The potential of the on-demand labor market is huge, and we anticipate that with further growth this business can become a significant pillar of Mercari Group. In conjunction with Mercari, Merpay, and our other services, Mercari Hallo is also highly compatible with the assets Mercari Group has built.

We are working to not only solve the social issue of labor shortages but reshape the concept of work and the labor market itself and unleash the potential of all people. We invite you to join us in working toward the establishment and exponential growth of Mercari Group’s new business.

(Learn more about Mercari’s mission and values here.)

Work Responsibilities:

Specific work responsibilities include the following:

Build a world-class product and own growth outcomes of the Mercari Hallo app and our partner portal
Build an understanding of both our crew and partners through analysis and research to identify and prioritize projects that will increase activation and retention
Work and collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, design, product, and marketing to build a compelling roadmap that will grow Mercari Hallo’s user base
Influence decisions in campaigns with marketing stakeholders while being part of the product organization

Unique and Bold Challenges

An environment demanding speed and actions beyond your role and experience
- You will play a role in the establishment and exponential growth of the next business pillar of Mercari Group. You will engage with a team of select professionals, working at a fast pace and beyond the scope of your role when necessary for the success of the business.
- Since our new team is still in its building phase, you will also be expected to help create mechanisms to maximize the team and organization's output.
A business that will revolutionize Japan’s labor market
- As mentioned above, we are taking on the monumental task of reshaping the labor market through advancing a new business leveraging Mercari Group's powerful assets. This is an unprecedented and challenging task with the potential to create a paradigm shift and massive social impact if successful.

Required Qualifications

Shared belief in the mission and values of Mercari Group and its various companies
Three or more years of product management experience in products or services for the internet or smartphone industries, or equivalent experience
Experience driving a project from the planning stages all the way to release
Proven track record of releasing features that have direct impact on the business’ growth
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; timely communication with clear expectations

Preferred Qualifications

You are data-driven: Experience with SQL, experiment design, and analysis
Experience in collaborating with marketing teams to create both organic and paid marketing campaigns, and familiar with how they measure success

Screening Criteria

Has a shared belief in Mercari Group’s mission and values
Able to demonstrate leadership, flexibility, and time management skills
Takes ownership of their work and puts forth maximum effort
Able to enjoy uncertain situations and focus not on the obstacles but on finding ways forward
Has a strong passion toward new businesses

*See this page for more details.

Language Requirements

English: Independent (CEFR - B2) preferred
Japanese: Independent (CEFR - B2) required

\* For details about CEFR, see here

Working Conditions

Employment Status

Full-time

Probationary period: First 3 months after joining the company. (During this period your contract conditions will be the same as that of a permanent employee.)

Office

Roppongi

Smoking is prohibited within our offices
Mercari has introduced a work style policy called “ Your Choice.” Each member is free to choose whether they want to work in the office or work fully remote. *Exceptions made for certain kinds of work.

Work Hours

Full flextime (no “core time” or “flex time”)

*Does not apply to all positions

Holidays

Two days off per week (as well as national holidays, New Year's break, etc.)
Paid leave, congratulatory and bereavement leave, relax days, sick leave

Salary

Annual salary paid in 12 monthly installments (including fixed overtime allowance)
Based on skills, experience, and abilities
Reviewed twice a year

Benefits

Complete health and social insurance
Incentive program
Support systems, including those that benefit the employee’s family members

*See this page for details.