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Nubank·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
May 2026

Summary

PM interview at Nubank with a product sense case about improving the in-store experience at Pão de Açúcar supermarkets. Pretty open-ended, which I wasn't fully prepared for coming from a fintech context.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

You're a PM for a major supermarket chain. How would you improve the in-store customer experience?

Product Sense & IdeationProduct StrategyAdaptability & Ambiguity
Author's notes

I spent too long trying to segment users and never really landed on a crisp problem to solve.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the goal and scope of the in-store experience (e.g., increase customer satisfaction, loyalty, or basket size) and identify key user segments. Then, map the end-to-end customer journey to uncover pain points, prioritize opportunities based on impact and feasibility, and propose a testable solution with success metrics.

Pro tip: Acknowledge that Nubank is a digital-first company, so show how you'd blend physical and digital experiences (e.g., using the app to enhance in-store shopping) to create a seamless omnichannel journey. This demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability to Nubank's context.

1. Clarify Goal & Scope

Ask clarifying questions to understand what 'improve' means (e.g., increase NPS, reduce checkout time, boost repeat visits) and which customer segments to focus on. This ensures alignment and prevents solving the wrong problem.

2. Map Customer Journey

Walk through the in-store experience from arrival to exit, identifying key touchpoints (e.g., parking, navigation, product discovery, checkout) and pain points for different personas.

3. Prioritize Opportunities

Use a framework like RICE or impact/effort to prioritize pain points based on potential impact on the goal and feasibility of implementation. Consider quick wins vs. long-term bets.

4. Propose Solution & Metrics

Suggest a specific improvement (e.g., app-enabled self-checkout, smart shopping lists, in-store navigation) and define success metrics (e.g., reduced checkout time, increased basket size, higher NPS).

5. Test & Iterate

Outline a plan to pilot the solution in select stores, gather feedback, and iterate. Emphasize data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key Points to Mention

  • Customer segmentation (e.g., busy professionals, families, elderly) and their unique needs
  • Pain points such as long checkout lines, difficulty finding products, lack of personalized offers
  • Leveraging technology (e.g., mobile app integration, scan-and-go, AR navigation) to enhance experience
  • Omnichannel strategy: connecting online and offline experiences (e.g., click-and-collect, personalized promotions)
  • Metrics: NPS, CSAT, checkout time, basket size, repeat visit rate
  • Prioritization frameworks (RICE, impact/effort) to focus on high-impact improvements

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