Corporate Development Associate, eBay
$104.4-139.4k
Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$104.4-139.4k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- The role requires a blend of strong strategic problem-solving, deal experience, and collaboration skills, in a highly dynamic business environment
- Problem Solver. Our job is to help eBay make better business decisions and often those involve solving tough problems. We value intellectual honesty and the use of creativity to find practical solutions to solve problems on deals
- Demonstrated subject-matter expert. We're deal specialists! We need you to be one, too! Being able to understand eBay's business, the transaction or project objectives, and then overlay that with your own deal and tactical recommendations is a critical part of the job
- Confident speaking your mind. Our culture encourages open and honest discussion. You will need to demonstrate the confidence to speak up as a leader, with substance, recognizing that sometimes it may be uncomfortable to do so
- Ability to drive projects/tasks to conclusion. We don't like punting a major decision. Decisions tend not to get easier by deferring them indefinitely. We are expected to help prioritize, create clear project plans, ensure there are owners for action items and a clear path to making the decision. This will often involve working across functions in the organization and the Associate must be able to work with colleagues across a broad organization in this regard
- Curiosity. Curiosity, proactivity and resourcefulness are the natural repellents against poor decision making. The Associate will have a curious mind, not be afraid to ask lots of questions, and be keen to keep learning
- Good team-mate. By virtue of the role, we work collectively with team members across the organization. We continually do our best to create an environment where other eBay colleagues look forward to working with us. We're always ready to "grab an oar", regardless of our role/level/title, and understand that the project as a collaborative effort
- Negotiate great outcomes. Ultimately we care more about the outcome than the process. The Associate must be a savvy negotiator that understands deal issues, prepares properly for discussions, and communicates effectively
- Ability to coach, mentor, and grow. The Associate should be prepared to give (and receive) in-the-moment, relevant, useful and honest feedback to team mates. The Corporate Development team strives to improve and being able to give and receive feedback is a core part of this cycle
- The ideal candidate for the position should have a BA or BS undergraduate degree. The candidate should have at least two years of relevant work experience at a top-tier investment bank, corporate development team, private equity or venture capital firm
What the job involves
- Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all
- EBay’s Corporate Development Team is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, executing, and integrating the company’s strategic acquisitions, divestitures, investments and joint ventures
- The team works closely with eBay’s CEO, CFO, CTO, CPO, GMs and operational leaders to enable go/no-go decision-making for potential investments and acquisitions
- We develop outstanding market insights and strong industry & venture capital relationships to proactively identify the most attractive M&A and investment opportunities
- We assess opportunities to ensure a strong strategic rationale, assess the case for buying vs. building vs. partnering, align the organizational fit and integration plan, develop the business case, perform valuation, structure, negotiate and execute transactions
- The Corporate Development Associate will report to the Director of Corporate Development
- The person will be involved in identifying prospective target opportunities, performing strategic and quantitative analysis, conducting due diligence, determining appropriate valuation and structure, developing strategy for and conducting negotiations, driving activities to closure, and coordinating with our M&A Integration team
- Preparing executive-ready presentations with strategic framing, analysis, and recommendations Developing insightful analysis of key industry trends (technology, competitors, consumers, regulatory, etc.) and inform the organization of their strategic implications
- Identifying and evaluating potential acquisition or investment opportunities in conjunction with the business and product teams
- Conducting rigorous valuation analyses (using multiple methodologies) and business/integration case modeling to evaluate and recommend transaction opportunities
- Quarter-backing due diligence for potential targets and evaluating due diligence results
- Facilitating and managing acquisition and investment processes with cross-functional groups that involve members from our business units as well as eBay’s functional groups such as Finance, Tax, Accounting, Legal and Human Resources
- This role provides a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of eBay, our industry and to support transactions ranging from strategic investments and the related commercial deal, to smaller tech and talent tuck-ins, to larger scale M&A
- The level of exposure will allow the Associate to develop close working relationships with the leaders at eBay, and can be an effective springboard for other operational roles at eBay, where global job mobility is encouraged
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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