Commercial Strategy and Category Manager

Summary

Join us as a Commercial Strategy & Category Manager and drive impactful projects, initiatives, and programs across Thumbtack. You'll be the 'super generalist' who thrives in ambiguity, bringing structure and scalability to fast-growing projects.

Requirements

• Relevant Experience: 3-5+ years in Management Consulting, Business Operations, GTM/Business Strategy, Business Development, Category Management, or similar roles
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to build relationships and lead cross-functional projects, influencing and aligning diverse teams
• Analytical Skills: Expertise in end-to-end analysis, including business case development and financial modeling
• Ownership & Adaptability: A hands-on approach to prioritize effectively, pivot quickly, and drive results with an ownership mindset

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead a key strategic and operational initiative launching in 2025, partnering with Product and Operations to ensure its success
• Strategic Prioritization: Identify and prioritize initiatives with the highest impact; stay agile and adjust as priorities shift
• Category Growth: Drive category-level growth by identifying opportunities, developing strategies, and operationalizing initiatives end-to-end
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across Product, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to enhance category experience and unlock growth
• Market Expertise: Quickly develop expertise in home services, including occupations, job types, values, and pricing to drive relevant change
• Playbook Development: Contribute to building and refining the playbook for Category Management operations at Thumbtack
• Operational Excellence: Own and improve strategic programs to drive revenue and growth, incubating new ideas and enabling process improvements across Thumbtack

Benefits

• Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events
• 20 company-wide holidays including a week-long end-of-year company shutdown
• Library (optional use collaboration & connection hub) in San Francisco
• WiFi reimbursements
• Cell phone reimbursements (North America)
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being