Senior Manager of Strategy & Key Initiatives, eBay
$130.4-193.6k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Leading online marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$130.4-193.6k
Office located in San Jose, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Track record of eCommerce strategic planning and execution, ideally in a marketplace setting
- High degree of ownership and commitment to results
- Motivated self-starter: Driven to proactively find opportunities and challenges in the business
- Structured thinking, and ability to prioritize against multiple initiatives
- Executive-level verbal and written communication skills, PowerPoint expertise is a must
- Proven track record to project manage a group of peers and lead through influence as a collaborator and partner
- Data-driven approach to planning and decision making. Comfortable and hands-on with data, analytics, and modeling
- Organized problem solver who balances attention to detail with efficiency
- Ambition to grow professionally and willingness to work hard, learn/adapt, and provide feedback both upward and to peer teams
- 6+ years of related experience, including 3+ years at a top-tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or in a strategy & planning role at a major corporation
- Industry experience required in e-commerce, retail, consumer goods, or consumer tech
- BA/BS required
- MBA or similar graduate degree is preferred
- Experience in the following areas is preferred: Automotive parts and accessories, used/salvage parts, supply chain, cross-border trade, Global partnerships
- Strategic leadership & strong communication skills: Ability to break down tough problems into clear frameworks and compelling data-backed narratives
- Marketplace experience: Deep understanding of the dynamics of two-sided marketplaces
- Bias towards ownership & action: Ability to step up and take the lead when needed to accelerate progress, especially in the face of ambiguity
- Leading through influence: Ability to build strong relationships, gain consensus, and create followership across partners and functions
What the job involves
- We are looking to hire a Senior Manager of Strategy and Key Initiatives, who will support the Motors leadership team. This role will be responsible for framing strategy, creating and refining business cases, crafting compelling executive-ready narratives, and driving execution for a subset of critical programs within the Global Motors growth portfolio. Key partners will include (among others): Product & tech, analytics, marketing, finance, operations, pricing, legal, and business development
- Own key initiative strategy, business case development & refinement, and executive-ready presentations
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Global Motors team
- Handle key initiatives including milestone development and KPI tracking
- Own ad-hoc reporting and quantitative deep-dive projects as required
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners: Ensure alignment with other eBay stakeholders and 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.
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Insights
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back within 2 weeks
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
Articles
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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