Lisbon, Portugal
Head of Yield and Business Operations
OLX · Lisbon · Portugal
Posted: 29/09/2026 · Last checked: 12/10/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from OLX's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
Position Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
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Own and set the operating cadence and drumbeat for both Goods and Advertising businesses, establishing clear rhythms for execution and accountability
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Set, cascade, and manage OKRs across revenue functions, running the leadership review cadence to ensure decisions are tracked and actioned, not merely discussed
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Serve as the home for unallocated cross-functional strategic work, surfacing and resolving potential conflicts between business units before they escalate
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Manage effectively through the matrix organization, coordinating across geographies and functions to drive alignment
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Lead strategic planning sessions and workshops to ensure informed, timely decision-making
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Make tough strategic decisions on inventory allocation across demand channels and geographies
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Set pricing strategy and discount allowances relative to rate card to optimize yield and drive total revenue together with our Analytics team
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Manage complex trade-offs between ad quality, user experience, and revenue generation
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Own yield optimization within pricing and inventory constraints
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Monitor and drive total revenue performance against targets
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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
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Manage external partnerships and PSP partner relationships, ensuring commercial arrangements are in place, executed, and maintained effectively
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Drive compliance initiatives and ensure regulatory readiness across Goods commercial activities
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Own CS enablement for Goods, partnering with customer success functions to ensure commercial tooling, processes, and handoffs are fit for purpose
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Set and maintain the operating rhythm for Goods GTM, including cadence, reporting, and cross-functional accountability structures
Business Operations & Strategic Coordination (Chief of Staff Function)
Revenue Management – Advertising (Primary Focus)
Go-To-Market Operations – Goods
What We're Looking For
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8+ years of experience in revenue management, business operations, strategy, or Chief of Staff-type roles
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Proven experience managing effectively in matrix organizations across geographies and functions
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Strong analytical and financial acumen with excellent judgment on complex business trade-offs
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Track record of building operational discipline, setting cadence, and driving accountability across teams
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Experience managing revenue optimization with both financial and non-financial metrics
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Exceptional communication and negotiation skills; ability to influence across organizational boundaries without direct authority
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Strategic thinker who can balance short-term revenue capture with long-term competitive positioning
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Comfortable with competitive market dynamics and strategic differentiation challenges
Why Join
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