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Head of Yield and Business Operations

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 4 days ago

OLX

12 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    OLX doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

You'll have direct impact on strategy and execution across two significant revenue businesses, work closely with senior leadership, and lead the operational infrastructure that enables OLX's growth.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in revenue management, business operations, strategy, or Chief of Staff-type roles

  • Proven experience managing effectively in matrix organizations across geographies and functions

  • Strong analytical and financial acumen with excellent judgment on complex business trade-offs

  • Track record of building operational discipline, setting cadence, and driving accountability across teams

  • Experience managing revenue optimization with both financial and non-financial metrics

  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills; ability to influence across organizational boundaries without direct authority

  • Strategic thinker who can balance short-term revenue capture with long-term competitive positioning

  • Comfortable with competitive market dynamics and strategic differentiation challenges

The role

We're seeking an experienced Head of Yield- & Business Operations to lead revenue optimization and business operations at the intersection of OLX Goods and Advertising across Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Portugal. Acting as a "Chief of Staff", you'll set the operating cadence and strategic coordination across these two businesses, drive disciplined decision-making, and navigate a complex cross-functional matrix organization to unlock commercial growth and competitive advantage.

What you'll do

Business Operations & Strategic Coordination (Chief of Staff Function)

  • Own and set the operating cadence and drumbeat for both Goods and Advertising businesses, establishing clear rhythms for execution and accountability

  • Set, cascade, and manage OKRs across revenue functions, running the leadership review cadence to ensure decisions are tracked and actioned, not merely discussed

  • Serve as the home for unallocated cross-functional strategic work, surfacing and resolving potential conflicts between business units before they escalate

  • Manage effectively through the matrix organization, coordinating across geographies and functions to drive alignment

  • Lead strategic planning sessions and workshops to ensure informed, timely decision-making

Revenue Management - Advertising (Primary Focus)

  • Make tough strategic decisions on inventory allocation across demand channels and geographies

  • Set pricing strategy and discount allowances relative to rate card to optimize yield and drive total revenue together with our Analytics team

  • Manage complex trade-offs between ad quality, user experience, and revenue generation

  • Own yield optimization within pricing and inventory constraints

  • Monitor and drive total revenue performance against targets

Go-To-Market Operations - Goods

  • Own all go-to-market operations that cross segment lines on the Goods side - acting as the connective tissue between Goods commercial teams, partners, and the broader organization

  • Manage external partnerships and PSP partner relationships, ensuring commercial arrangements are in place, executed, and maintained effectively

  • Drive compliance initiatives and ensure regulatory readiness across Goods commercial activities

  • Own CS enablement for Goods, partnering with customer success functions to ensure commercial tooling, processes, and handoffs are fit for purpose

  • Set and maintain the operating rhythm for Goods GTM, including cadence, reporting, and cross-functional accountability structures

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. First interview

    With a recruiter · 30–90 min

    About the role, your experience and ambitions, with time for your questions and any accommodation requests.

  3. Second interview

    With hiring manager or team members · 30–90 min

    Assessment of technical and soft skills and a chance to learn about the team and company.

  4. Feedback and offer · With a recruiter

  • Interviews usually last 30 to 90 minutes depending on the stage and role.
  • Unsuccessful candidates hear back within one to two weeks.

About OLX

OLX Group is a global online classifieds marketplace platform, operating in over 30 countries across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The company connects buyers and sellers across categories like real estate, vehicles, and consumer goods, and is one of the world's largest classifieds businesses, with a strong focus on building trusted and safe digital marketplaces.

In Spain, OLX Group has a significant presence, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona serving as a hub for product, engineering, and design talent. The company's Spanish operations are a key part of its global product and technology organization, offering international professionals the opportunity to work on large-scale consumer platforms with a strong emphasis on product quality, safety, and user experience. The work culture is described as collaborative and data-driven, with a focus on innovation and impact.

Industry
Classifieds
Founded
2006
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • OLX Group operates in over 25 countries, offering international professionals a chance to work in a truly global environment.
  • The company's tech hubs in Barcelona and Madrid are key centers for product and engineering roles, offering opportunities for international talent.
  • OLX is a product-driven company with a strong focus on user experience and safety, making it an interesting place for product managers, designers, and engineers.
  • The company offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on data and experimentation.
  • OLX Group is part of the Prosus/Naspers group, providing the stability and resources of a large global tech investor.
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