Product Specialist Subscription

At Otovo, we want clean and local energy in every home. As one of Europe's fastest growing greentech start-ups, we're determined to make that dream a reality. We provide homeowners with solar panels on their roofs, using software and technology to make solar energy easy, cheap, and available everywhere.

  • We make solar easy by providing tailored offers by visiting our website and entering their address. No need for home visits.
  • We make solar cheap by providing a platform where installers compete on price and quality to get assignments.
  • We make solar available everywhere by quickly expanding our platform to new markets all over the world.

We have come a long way since launching in 2016—you can find us in Norway, Sweden, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany and Brazil and we won't stop expanding.

We need your help

Now we need you, an awesome Product Specialist with responsibility for Subscription, who is passionate about building a product that users love and promote that product to internal and external stakeholders. You will be part of the Finance team, working closely with the Product team to further develop Otovo’s leasing product and facilitate roll out in new markets.

Mission

Otovo is setting out to be the number one solar energy company in Europe. We’re building a platform on which hundreds of renewable energy installers input their products, prices and coverage and where we use that information to provide Otovo-branded standout services to people who want a solar energy system in their home. Customers get the best prices from local, high-quality installers who all adhere to the Otovo product standards and create the Otovo experience.

Subscription is an integral part of Otovo’s mission to put solar panels on every roof in Europe. Subscription enables more people to go solar because it offers customers the opportunity to get solar panels installed without any upfront investment, removing the financial hurdle. In addition it is worry free. Otovo guarantee is included, meaning that Otovo makes sure that the panels are working properly for the whole 20 year subscription period.

Responsibilities

As a Product Specialist Subscription you will be in a high-responsibility job where, while reporting to the CFO, you will be set up with autonomous mandates to drive major improvements in customer experience, product communication, product marketing and design, setting the product agenda for key products.

  • Develop and create buy-in for leasing internally, working closely with sales, marketing and operations.
  • Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
  • Develop leasing pricing and positioning strategies.
  • Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact.
  • Contribute to marketing and promotional plans for leasing to ensure that they are consistent with product strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed.
  • Organize and conduct training across markets, including workshops on the customer business case of Subscription
  • Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding externally.

We want you to be a product maker. Our agenda will typically include planning, preparing and launching leasing in new markets, while coordinating adaptions to solve local needs.

Organization

You will be part of the Finance team and report to CFO Petter Ulset. You will work closely with the other teams in Product, Legal, Sales and Operations. You will be in a unique position to understand and influence all parts of the business. You will be working out of Oslo and sit close to the rest of Finance and HQ.


What's in it for you? You get to be part of the journey. As a company, we have so much left to learn and figure out. Otovo is a puzzle to figure out, a riddle to solve. If you like that, you'll like it here.


Here's Some More Of What We Offer

  • More solar panels = less global warming. You have a chance to make a meaningful contribution.
  • You'll work with colleagues that are enthusiastic, passionate, and eager to learn.
  • All of the boring stuff in order with great pension and insurance coverage.
  • We take care of your internet and phone bills - no more slow access at home.
  • Hardware budget where you're free to pick your own gear.
  • You will have a lot of flexibility when it comes to working hours.
  • If you want to relocate to Norway, we'll help you out.

So much good stuff! What's not to like?

If We Think You Could Be a Good Fit, We Will Start An Interview Process That Looks Like This

Hiring process

  • Update your CV and submit your application to us here.
  • First interview - informal first meeting with potential future colleagues.
  • Case interview - working on one or two realistic problems together.
  • Third interview - meeting up with colleagues outside of the product function.

If all of the above checks out nicely, we'll call a reference that you provide before we send you an offer. The whole process should take between 2 and 3 weeks.

Why wait? There's no time like now!

Requirements

You are a candidate with strong personal drive, who likes to impact users through awesome products. You have experience in battling through the problems that come from building something new. As a great communicator you are eager to listen and understand as well as making sure you are understood and clear.

You have experience from a multi country organization, and you are used to juggling the demands of many and diverse stakeholders. You have experience in product management, preferably in a strong product-driven culture. You have a track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle, including working actively with product metrics.

  • You are a good communicator who connects with people and understand them. You are able to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to the board, executive management and the broader organization.
  • You’re a problem-solver willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
  • You like working with cross-functional teams and different types of people.

We are a high-opportunity employer for candidates with diverse backgrounds.