Category Manager, eBay Live DE

eBay is seeking an experienced Category Manager for its growing eBay Live program. This role involves working closely with sellers to help them succeed on the new live selling platform, achieve GMV targets, and advocate for their needs. The manager will also be responsible for understanding platform changes and contributing to building a scalable program.

Must Have

• Create data-driven analyses and apply market expertise to achieve category GMV targets.
• Develop positive relationships with strategic sellers to expand program design and attract new sellers.
• Guide sellers through the onboarding process, identify issues, and develop processes, tools, and workarounds.
• Understand success factors on the eBay Live platform and support your seller portfolio accordingly (assortment, live host, production, sales formats, marketing).
• Work closely with core categories to drive seller success.
• Experience with and interest in live selling formats.
• Category Management experience, preferably in Collectibles and Fashion.
• Deep understanding of our platform.
• Experience and skills in project management, data analysis, growth strategy, organization, and partner acquisition.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in German and English.
• Emotional intelligence in dealing with customers.
• Willingness and ability to travel to support events, including weekends.

About eBay

eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, creating economic opportunities for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations of all sizes. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the largest and most dynamic marketplaces in the world, with a unique selection. In 2023, eBay facilitated over $73 billion in commerce volume through its platform. For more information about the company and its global portfolio, visit www.ebayinc.com.

eBay Live is a new way of selling on eBay where sellers and buyers interact live via video. eBay sellers build trust with buyers, expand their customer base, and increase repeat business through consistent and engaging live streams on eBay Live. eBay buyers can watch, chat, ask questions, give feedback, bid, and buy online during live sales on eBay Live.

We are looking for an experienced Category Manager who can join this exciting, growing program and play a crucial role in its scaling and success. You will work closely with our sellers to help them succeed on this new platform and achieve their GMV targets. You will also be responsible for advocating for your sellers, understanding our platform and the necessary changes, and helping us build a program that scales.

Your Responsibilities:

• You will create data-driven analyses and contribute your market expertise to achieve the GMV target for your category.
• You will develop positive relationships with strategic sellers to expand program design and attract new sellers to the platform.
• Guide sellers through the onboarding process, help identify problems, and develop processes, tools, and workarounds to solve them.
• You will guide sellers through the onboarding process and help us identify problems and develop processes, tools, and workarounds to fix them.
• You will understand the success factors on the eBay Live platform and support your portfolio of sellers accordingly – in terms of assortment, live host, production, sales formats, marketing, etc.
• You will work closely with the core categories to drive seller success.

What You Bring:

• You have experience with and interest in live selling formats.
• You have Category Management experience, preferably in Collectibles and Fashion.
• You have a deep understanding of our platform.
• You have experience and skills in project management, data analysis, growth strategy, organization, and partner acquisition.
• You have strong oral and written communication skills in German and English.
• You have emotional intelligence in dealing with customers.
• You are willing and able to travel to support events, including weekends.

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At eBay, we promote equal opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to ethnic or national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other legally protected status. Please contact us at talent@ebay.com if you have any specific needs we should address. We will endeavor to respond as quickly as possible.

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