Industry Product Manager – Retail

Reports to: Head of Product
Location: US Remote
About the Role
Were looking for an experienced Industry Product Manager for the Retail vertical to drive product-market fit, solution differentiation, and go-to-market success in this fast-evolving space. Youll collaborate cross-functionally across product, engineering, sales, partnerships, and marketing to deliver solutions that meet the nuanced needs of retailersand scaleOttimates growth in the sector.
This is more than a traditional product manager role: youll blend product thinking with industry insight, GTM strategy, and solution distribution. Youll be the Retail segments internal voice of the customerand our external voice to the market.
Key Responsibilities
Industry Ownership & Strategy
Define and continuously refine the product vision and roadmap for Ottimate in the Retail industry
Translate deep market insight and customer understanding into actionable product initiatives
Stay on top of industry trends, customer pain points, and the evolving retail tech stack Product Management
Own retail-specific product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Partner with UX, engineering, and data science teams to bring features to life
Lead cross-functional delivery of features and improvements from concept to launch
GTM & Solution Activation
Partner with marketing and sales to create positioning, packaging, and enablementcontent
Drive solution launches and measure impact on adoption, expansion, and revenue
Activate use cases that differentiate Ottimate in the retail segment
Distribution & Growth
Define and optimize product-led and partner-led distribution strategies
Collaborate with Alliances and Partnerships to co-develop scalable retail solutions
Support onboarding, retention, and upsell of retail customers through lifecycle engagement
AI & Differentiation
Identify opportunities to embed AI/ML into retail workflows to automate, predict, and optimize
Partner with data science and engineering to deliver intelligent, differentiated experiences
Evangelize Ottimates unique AI capabilities to internal and external audiences
58+ years of experience in product management, solutions, or strategy roles in B2B SaaS
Deep familiarity with Retail operations and finance workflows (e.g., multi-location, inventory, vendor management, or AP/AR processes)
Experience shipping and scaling verticalized SaaS products or solutions
Strong grasp of GTM strategy, positioning, and solution packaging
Analytical mindset with ability to leverage both qualitative and quantitative inputs
Excellent communication and storytelling skillswritten, verbal, and visual
Experience working with or around AI/ML-based product features a strong plus
Bonus Points
Experience working in or building integrations for ERPs, POS, or supply chain tools
Familiarity with channel or ecosystem distribution models
Exposure to the payment automation or fintech space
We care deeply about making Ottimate an incredible place to work and invest a significant amount of time and energy into creating and maintaining a company culture that provides our team with a generous level of support whilst inspiring them to do their best work.
The specific benefits/perks we offer are continually evolving, but currently include:
Work from home in an energetic remote-first environment that supports flexible working hours and understands work-life balance.
Competitive salary based on skills & experience.
Medical, Dental, Vision and other Company-Subsidized Benefits for you and your family.
Employer sponsored 401(k) with company match.
Paid Time Off (and the encouragement to use it).
Annual company retreats.
Promote from within philosophy.
Beyond the tangible benefits though:
You will be part of a growing team, at a pinnacle moment of scale for the business, and experience the excitement of working in a startup where each action makes a huge difference.
You will have the agency to solve difficult problems creatively, the freedom to explore work that inspires you, and infrastructure to ensure you’re constantly challenged and developing.
You will work with sharp, passionate teammates solving some of the most unique challenges and positioning our product as a premier finance automation solution.
Our commitment to empowering a diverse and inclusive workforce, celebrating differences, and creating a safe space for our employees to bring their whole selves to work is second to none.
We are transforming entire industries using innovative technology including Artificial Intelligence, Payment Tech, and Neural Networks.
Our leaders lead with a people-first approach; inspiring excellence, nurturing ideas, and finding creative ways to eliminate obstacles for cultivating growth.
We truly love what we do and who we do it with – and we think you will too!
Ottimate is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or marital status. If you are excited about the role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
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