Auction.com
Director, Product Marketing, SmartSale (Irvine, CA - Hybrid)
Job Description:
We are seeking a strategic, analytically driven Director of Product Marketing to join our team and take ownership of key areas that drive our product's success in the market. You'll shape the value proposition, drive audience segmentation, and develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll influence product direction, user experience, and optimize the sales funnel to drive growth. The ideal candidate has real estate marketing experience, a strong analytical mindset for audience segmentation, and proven expertise in lead and demand generation, nurture strategies and online funnel optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Value Proposition Ownership:
Why Work With Us:
Join Auction.com, a leader in the distressed residential marketplace. Our exceptional culture is built on innovation, empowerment, and a commitment to excellence. With trusted leaders, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a spirit of empowerment, we offer an environment where you can thrive and grow. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment and advance your career with a company that values innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dynamic team as an Auction Concierge.
To all recruitment agencies: Auction.com does not accept agency resumes unless you are part of our preferred partner network. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Auction.com employees or any other company location. Auction.com is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Auction.com is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To review our California Personnel Privacy Statement and Notice at Collection, please click here.
*Specific compensation for the role may vary depending on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Auction.com offers a competitive total compensation package in addition to base salary or wage, such as a 401k match, annual incentive program, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits for eligible roles. Learn more at
Job Description:
We are seeking a strategic, analytically driven Director of Product Marketing to join our team and take ownership of key areas that drive our product's success in the market. You'll shape the value proposition, drive audience segmentation, and develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll influence product direction, user experience, and optimize the sales funnel to drive growth. The ideal candidate has real estate marketing experience, a strong analytical mindset for audience segmentation, and proven expertise in lead and demand generation, nurture strategies and online funnel optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Value Proposition Ownership:
- Define, articulate, and continuously refine SmartSale's value proposition for sellers, buyers, and agents based on market trends and customer insights.
- Develop compelling messaging and positioning that resonates with target audiences.
- Conduct thorough market research to identify and segment target customer groups.
- Develop deep insights into customer behavior, pain points, and purchasing decisions to ensure the product's messaging and features align with their needs.
- Collaborate with the sales and product teams to create and refine detailed seller, buyer, and agent personas.
- Integrate these personas effectively into product strategy, content development, and sales enablement tools.
- Develop strategic, highly segmented lead and demand generation strategy.
- Partner closely with marketing and sales teams to ensure marketing nurture campaigns are seamlessly aligned and integrated with their sales activities, maximizing lead conversion and effectiveness.
- Direct the development of high-quality content that communicates the product's value and engages the target audience across all stages of the funnel (e.g., blogs, case studies, whitepapers, videos, etc.).
- Ensure content resonates strongly with segmented audiences, enhancing engagement and conversion.
- Develop and execute marketing strategies that amplify product awareness, adoption, and retention.
- Lead the go-to-market strategy for product launches and ongoing campaigns.
- Collaborate closely with the product design and UX teams to ensure the product experience aligns with customer expectations and enhances the value proposition.
- Provide insights based on customer feedback and market trends to influence product enhancements.
- Work closely with the marketing, sales, customer success, and analytics teams to optimize the lead to listing and sales funnels and drive continuous improvement in conversion rates.
- Regularly monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), refining strategies based on data-driven insights.
- Collaborate effectively with product, UX, analytics, sales, and customer success teams to align product strategy with market and customer needs.
- Serve as the liaison between product development and marketing execution teams, ensuring cohesive messaging and strategic alignment.
- 5 - 7 years of experience in product marketing, preferably within real estate, property technology (PropTech), or related industries.
- Preferred education is equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in applicable field to sales and marketing. Years of experience in a related field may be substituted for the required education.
- Proven experience in developing and executing product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.
- Strong knowledge of market research, segmentation, and buyer persona development.
- Expertise in lead generation, demand generation, and nurturing strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create impactful content and messaging.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product, sales, and design.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze performance metrics and optimize marketing strategies.
- Experience with funnel optimization and conversion rate improvement tactics/
- A deep understanding of UX principles and their impact on product adoption and customer satisfaction.
- Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Direct experience within residential real estate, real estate marketplaces, or PropTech industries.
- Experience in consumer-facing audience segmentation and lead generation marketing strategies
- Familiarity with marketing automation tools and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
- Experience with A/B testing, conversion optimization, and data analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics.).
- Background in SaaS, tech, or B2B products.
Why Work With Us:
Join Auction.com, a leader in the distressed residential marketplace. Our exceptional culture is built on innovation, empowerment, and a commitment to excellence. With trusted leaders, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a spirit of empowerment, we offer an environment where you can thrive and grow. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment and advance your career with a company that values innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dynamic team as an Auction Concierge.
To all recruitment agencies: Auction.com does not accept agency resumes unless you are part of our preferred partner network. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Auction.com employees or any other company location. Auction.com is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Auction.com is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To review our California Personnel Privacy Statement and Notice at Collection, please click here.
*Specific compensation for the role may vary depending on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Auction.com offers a competitive total compensation package in addition to base salary or wage, such as a 401k match, annual incentive program, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits for eligible roles. Learn more at