Head of Product, Renter - Apartment List : Job Details

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Who We AreApartment List is the premier rental matchmaker, connecting ready-to-move renters with the right homes. We combine cutting-edge technology with a personalized experience to match renters with curated properties aligned with their needs and values. Our supply partners benefit from our proprietary generative AI and machine learning capabilities that help them reach high-intent, qualified renters. With a performance-based pricing model, our success is tied directly to theirs.

Who We AreApartment List is the premier rental matchmaker, connecting ready-to-move renters with the right homes. We combine cutting-edge technology with a personalized experience to match renters with curated properties aligned with their needs and values. Our supply partners benefit from our proprietary generative AI and machine learning capabilities that help them reach high-intent, qualified renters. With a performance-based pricing model, our success is tied directly to theirs.About The RoleWe're hiring a Head of Product to lead the full Product and Growth strategy for our Renter pillar — a critical part of the business that spans user acquisition, engagement, and monetization. Reporting directly to the CEO, this leader will manage both product teams and key growth functions (Technical SEO and Lifecycle Marketing).You'll be responsible for defining strategy, driving execution, and scaling impact — delivering both near-term results and long-term product differentiation. The ideal candidate is a high-output, hands-on product leader with deep B2C experience, strong commercial instincts, and fluency in AI-driven innovation.What You'll Do

• Define and drive the product and growth strategy for the Renter business — from user acquisition and onboarding to engagement, retention, and monetization
• Manage a team of 5–8+ direct reports across Product Management and Growth disciplines, with broader influence across cross-functional squads
• Own and deliver business outcomes tied to renter volume, quality, and revenue — with a focus on impact, velocity, and compounding growth
• Champion the use of AI and machine learning to enhance personalization, simplify decision-making, and create defensible product advantages.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Engineering, and Data to launch growth loops, conversion funnels, and feature experimentation that moves the needle
• Foster a high-accountability, high-autonomy culture that prioritizes craft, customer insight, and rapid iteration
• Serve as a key thought partner to the CEO on product prioritization, investment tradeoffs, and long-term innovation

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of product leadership experience, including 5+ years managing PMs and cross-functional growth teams in B2C or marketplace businesses
• Deep experience driving Growth outcomes—acquisition, activation, engagement, retention, and monetization.
• Deep fluency in growth frameworks, product-led growth, experimentation, and compounding loops
• Strong command of AI technologies, including how to apply LLMs, personalization, and ML to build differentiated user experiences.
• Track record of tying product initiatives to business impact and P&L-level outcomes
• Experience building and scaling high-performing, multidisciplinary teams — with a clear track record of hiring, coaching, and developing talent
• Highly effective cross-functional collaborator — able to build trust and alignment with Engineering, Design, Marketing, Data, and the CEO)
• Operates with clarity, urgency, and high standards, while balancing short-term business goals with long-term differentiation
• Executive presence and strategic mindset with the ambition and capability to scale into a broader Head of Product role

Here's The Pay RangeAt Apartment List, we carefully consider a variety of factors to determine compensation for each position, including the role, level, and work. The US base salary range for this position is:

• Zone 1: $249,000 - $302,000 TTC (including $212,000 - $257,000 base salary) + equity
• Zone 2: $230,000 - $280,000 TTC (including $196,000 - $238,000 base salary) + equity
• Zone 3: $212,000 - $257,000 TTC (including $180,000 - $218,000 base salary) + equity

This reflects the compensation target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note, the compensation details provided do not include benefits and perks that we offer.

We also rely on market indicators along with considering your work location, job related skills, experience and relevant education and training, to determine compensation that is fair and competitive for you. Apartment List will consider paying compensation near the higher of the range in exceptional circumstances, where candidates have the experience, credentials or expertise that would warrant such consideration. It is always our goal to hire exceptional talent and we would be happy to share more about compensation during the hiring process.

Here's what's in it for you (full-time US based employees only; does not apply to contract roles):Competitive Compensation: Including annual salary, pre-IPO stock options, and other financial compensation (if applicable)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: 100% of premiums covered for you AND all of your dependents
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off: Unlimited FTO in addition to 12 company holidays per year, quarterly recharge days, and a week-long holiday break
• Home Office Reimbursement: To cover home office furniture and supplies, monthly home internet, and monthly cell phone (if applicable)
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement: To cover monthly gym membership or other qualifying expenses
• Parental Support: Generous parental and family leave, fertility benefits, and employer-sponsored stipends towards family forming services
• 401k Plan: To support you in your individual retirement goals
• Team Events: Frequent team-building events, fun team off-sites, and bi-annual company meetups
• Commitment to DEI: To prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within our workplace and to stay true to our values and mission
• Mentorship and Training: To get you onboard quickly, learn new professional skills, and invest in your career development
• Impact and Visibility: To expose you to and provide the opportunity to work on highly strategic initiatives that will transform the business
• Encouragement and Empowerment: To explore and adopt new technologies and drive meaningful decisions and outcomes
• At Apartment List we believe that everyone deserves a home they love AND a career they love. We strive to build a diverse team that is a reflection of the people we serve; this is made possible through our commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and connectedness.

As a proud equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the collection of individual differences, life experiences, ideas, perspectives, knowledge, and talent. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Internet Marketplace Platforms

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