Head of Product, Monetization Technology

Nextdoor (NYSE: NXDR) is the essential neighborhood network. Neighbors, public agencies, and businesses use Nextdoor to connect around local information that matters in more than 340,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries. Nextdoor builds innovative technology to foster local community, share important news, and create neighborhood connections at scale. Download the app and join the neighborhood at nextdoor.com.

The Monetization team's vision is to build a global monetization platform for businesses of all sizes to reach and engage local communities. This team is at the core of Nextdoor's purpose, building the products that allow businesses and agencies to connect with neighbors and grow. This team is responsible for our core Ads Platform, ad stack, and all products related to driving revenue, including the diversification into new, non-ad-based revenue streams.

As the Head of Product for Monetization, you will be the owner of the product vision, strategy, and execution for all of Nextdoor's revenue-generating products. You will work with a broad range of cross-functional partners and lead the team that is focused on the next generation of revenue opportunities. 

You Will

• Develop and align the organization around a long-term vision for Nextdoor's global monetization platform
• Create the product strategy, roadmap, and milestones that span strategic pillars:
• AI & Performance: Evolve our ad stack by and ship AI-powered tools that enhance campaign management, improve advertiser performance, and build trust
• Platform Extension: Lead initiatives to integrate programmatic demand and expand our supply by monetizing new surfaces
• Revenue Diversification: Scale new non-ads monetization streams to provide new value to customers
• Lead, manage, and grow a team of product managers responsible for the key product areas:
• Advertiser Experience: campaign management, measurement, and billing 
• Advertiser Outcomes: performance optimization, new surfaces, strengthening marketplace
• Neighbor Ad Experience: ad formats, trust & privacy, brand safety

Revenue Diversification 

• Serve as the subject matter expert for insights around monetization, and driving product changes across our entire ads ecosystem.
• Work closely with the go-to-market, sales, and partnerships teams to identify clients for new feature pilots and build excitement for the future roadmap.

• 10+ years of work experience in product development
• 8+ years in product management/strategy
• A strong track record of shipping world-class Monetization and Ads platforms
• Deep expertise in ad tech, including optimization, performance metrics, programmatic demand, and building a multi-sided marketplace
• Experience developing and scaling AI-driven products to improve user experience, simplify workflows, and drive performance
• Demonstrated ability to identify and build new revenue streams beyond traditional advertising
• Strong analytical thinking to interpret data, analyze results, and drive to critical outcomes and success
• Excitement about partnering with Design and Sales as a strategic partner and building a collaborative relationship with Sales team members
• Experience with multiple methods of testing and validation, both qualitative and quantitative
• Excellent written and communication skills, especially to senior executives
• Natural ability to make things happen around you. You will be managing project ambiguity, complexity, and interdependencies in an organized and structured way
• Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done

Compensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs at Nextdoor come together to create our total rewards package. Compensation will vary depending on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation may also vary by geography.

The starting salary for this role is expected to range from $235,000-$350,000 on an annualized basis, or potentially greater in the event that your 'level' of proficiency exceeds the level expected for the role. 

We expect to award a meaningful equity grant for this role. With quarterly vesting, your first vest date will take place within 3 months of your start date.

When it comes to benefits, we have you covered! Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of health plans, including a 100% covered employee only plan option, and we also provide a OneMedical membership for concierge care.

At Nextdoor, we empower our employees to build stronger local communities. To create a platform where all feel welcome, we want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the neighbors we serve. We encourage everyone interested in our mission to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait that unfairly targets a group of people. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we always consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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