Corporate Development Associate, eBay
$75.2-149.5k
Salary is partially dependant on applicant's location
3+ days a week in office
Leading online marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$75.2-149.5k
Salary is partially dependant on applicant's location
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Dedicated to eBay's Hybrid Work Model based out of our San Jose, CA corporate headquarters or our Austin, Texas office. Hybrid required the employee to work onsite 3+ days/week
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of relevant work experience at a top-tier investment bank, private equity, venture capital firm or corporate development team is preferred
- Experience in settings that require critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must have a demonstrated ability to work well in a team and with people in other functions, to multi-task and to thrive in a high-tech environment
- Strong project management skills including ability to support multiple end-to-end projects simultaneously
- Proven curiosity about eBay by virtue of having transacted on the platform
- Flexible work style built on a foundation of personal integrity, humility and an appreciation for the power of teamwork
What the job involves
- EBay’s Corporate Development Team is responsible for identifying, evaluating and driving the company’s strategic acquisitions, divestitures, investments and joint ventures!
- The team works closely with eBay’s Executive Leadership, Business Unit leaders and Strategy teams to use M&A or investments to accomplish strategic and business objectives
- We assess opportunities to ensure a strong strategic rationale including the case for buying vs. building vs. partnering
- We evaluate the organizational fit and integration plan, develop a case, diligence targets, perform valuation, structure, negotiate and execute transactions
- The team also works closely with business and cross-functional teams to project manage transactions from start to finish
- We are currently seeking an accomplished, well-rounded professional to join our high caliber team!
- Research and prepare landscape analysis on potential targets
- Work with Business unit teams to find opportunities for potential M&A targets
- Develop and implement decision-making frameworks to evaluate acquisition and investment opportunities
- Drive consensus on sophisticated strategic questions with engagement from senior management, cross-functional and cross-regional teams
- Prepare executive-ready presentations with strategic framing, analysis, and recommendations
- Conduct rigorous valuation analyses (using multiple methodologies) and business / integration / harmony case modeling
- Coordinate due diligence and evaluate due diligence results
- Facilitate and manage acquisition and investment processes with cross-functional groups involving business units, Corporate Strategy, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Site Operations, Product Management, Engineering and other functional teams
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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