Job Description

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About the team and the role:

We are looking for an experienced Business Development professional to help identify, develop and deliver commercial growth opportunities across eBay’s core marketplace and emerging customer propositions, such as eBay Live.

Working across a broad range of categories and strategic focus areas, you will build relationships with prospective and existing sellers, identify opportunities to grow their business on eBay, and connect them with the right capabilities, solutions and teams across our marketplace.

This role will work closely with Category/Trade/Focus Verticals, Business Development, Operations, Merchant Integration Solutions, Advertising, Horizontal Trading, Marketing, and Risk & Trust.

This will be a 1-year fixed term contract, hybrid role with three days in the office.

What you will accomplish:

• Build and manage a strong acquisition pipeline, identifying businesses and contacts that can bring high-value brands, sellers, and inventory to eBay.
• Acquire strategically important brands and sellers to strengthen selection and support the growth of eBay Live.
• Lead new partners through onboarding and readiness to trade, helping them make effective use of the full trading capabilities of the platform.
• Build and expand relationships with marketplace agencies and service providers to increase seller and inventory acquisition on eBay.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver acquisition plans, support promotional cycles, and contribute to key business performance metrics.
• Continuously improve the team’s operating model and ways of working in response to changes in ecommerce and commerce.
• Strengthen execution and operational capability by introducing new processes and driving business performance improvements.

What you will bring:

• Strong knowledge of ecommerce and marketplaces, including the marketplace ecosystem, competitors, and supporting businesses such as listing management, integrators, logistics, and customer services; Collectibles and/or Fashion experience is required.
• Experience developing new business within a large organization, including leading ecommerce commercial teams and delivering commercial strategies in challenging circumstances.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build and sustain relationships across functions and levels internally and develop mutually beneficial commercial relationships with external businesses.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with an understanding of the needs, challenges, and growth opportunities of brands, sellers, and partners.
• Strategic and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas into clear frameworks and identify root causes.
• A data-driven approach to decision-making, using evidence to evaluate opportunities, guide innovation, and improve business outcomes.

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Additional Details

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

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