Senior Manager of Strategy and Operations, eBay
US Hard Goods
$101.2-174.1k
Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$101.2-174.1k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- A successful Senior Strategy and Operations will demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and natural curiosity, solid analytical, strategic thinking, and project management skills
- Clear and concise communication skills, ability to present to large audiences
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams
- Strong ability to gather and analyze data to form insights and recommendations. Preferred qualifications and experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or related field. +5-7 years of experience in retail, operations or business management and/or consulting
What the job involves
- We play an instrumental role in connecting people with the things they need and love, anytime, anywhere. The Americas help deliver a personalized shopping experience and seamless access to inventory from down the street and around the world, as well as tailored shopping experiences, including customized buying and selling
- EBay seeks to drive growth into new markets and drive value in the shopping and selling experience through building, accelerating, and reinventing. The team consists of marketing, merchandising, operations, business selling, consumer selling, and shipping
- Identify and size opportunities in categories that align with the business long-term business objectives
- Conduct research, including market and competitor analysis, to support business cases for potential new categories and define/refine strategies and the tactics deployed to launch
- Analyse business data and track key performance metrics, monitor category and product trends and provide recommendations for the pre-launch phases of incubation categories
- Support the development of test plans for buyer and seller strategies to drive supply and demand in identified categories
- Collaborate with Product and gather input from stakeholders to create a shared vision, translate that vision into actionable plans and strategies to bring the vision to life
- Network across global category teams to understand current and future strategies, tools, and levers we could deploy to support new category launches
- Develop detailed operational plans, working in close collaboration with the cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, seller teams, trust, shipping and finance
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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