Director of Product, Commerce at Carry1st

Description

• As the Director of Product, Commerce, you will lead the strategy, execution, and growth of our content distribution business.
• This role oversees the B2C Carry1st Shop (Web, Android, iOS) and B2B Distribution API, while exploring new and exciting distribution opportunities on the horizon with innovations in AI.
• You will recruit and mentor a team of product managers and designers, establish a clear product vision, and drive measurable impact across B2C and B2B distribution channels.

You will

•  Set the vision & strategy for the Carry1st Shop and Distribution API, while exploring new channels to expand reach and monetisation.
•  Build and lead a team of product managers and designers, fostering accountability, collaboration, and user-centred design.
•  Deliver impact by prioritising initiatives and developing features like loyalty and personalisation to drive customer and commercial value.
•  Collaborate across teams (Engineering, Growth, BD, Legal, Ops) to ensure execution and measurable outcomes.
•  Understand our customers deeply — designing for local realities, behaviours, and constraints across Africa and the Middle East.
•  Communicate clearly with executives, stakeholders, and partners to align product priorities and progress.

Requirements
What makes you a great candidate?

• 8+ years of product management experience, including 3+ years leading product teams
• Proven success scaling B2C and/or B2B digital products (experience in e-commerce, fintech, gaming, or digital platforms strongly preferred)
• Experience building user-facing features such as loyalty, personalization, social commerce, or referrals
• Exceptional communication skills — written, verbal, and executive-level
• Commercially driven; able to back up priorities with data and expected outcomes
• Collaborative and empathetic leader with strong convictions and openness to learning
• Deep curiosity about new markets and a passion for solving diverse user needs

What will it be like to work at Carry1st?

• Carry1st is a fast-paced and dynamic place to work.
• Our team is diverse and global as we operate fully-remotely across 25+ countries.

At Carry1st, you will have the opportunity to…

• Shape the future of digital distribution in Africa and the Middle East — one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets
• Build awesome, industry-changing products, every day
• Grow with a VC-backed startup at the intersection of gaming and fintech
• Work from anywhere in the world with international teammates
• Own shares in the Company - enabling you to benefit from the value you create.

Some additional perks:

• Co-working excursions: Travel to meet your colleagues in cities around the world
• Awesome equipment: Get everything you need to work effectively 
• Remote working allowance: Put an additional $600 / year to optimise your WFH experience
• Learning and development: Attend courses, conferences and training events
• Social events: Participate in regular company events to relax and connect with teammates
• Birthday leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your special day.