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 Role

The Hard Goods category team at eBay covers Electronics and Home with a focus on growing non-new inventory through refurbished and open-box programs. As a Senior Category Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving branded inventory growth through authorized sellers, retailer partnerships, and direct-from-brand strategies.

This role offers an outstanding blend of internal strategy leadership and an external focus on market opportunities. You will lead high-impact projects, work closely with business development, account management, and horizontal trading teams, and support global Hard Goods leadership in successfully implementing our strategy.

What You Will Accomplish

• Own category strategy, performance, and growth roadmap for your assigned categories.
• Develop business plans optimizing pricing, promotions, and assortment while improving discoverability through marketing and merchandising.
• Drive category performance against GMV, conversion, ASP/AOV, and Buyer & Seller CSAT goals.
• Lead execution of trading and scaling plans in partnership with marketing, deals, and account management teams.
• Provide regular reporting, weekly updates to the Category GM, and monthly executive readouts.
• Partner with brands, sellers, and marketplace agencies to improve trading readiness and expand inventory growth.
• Innovate and refine operating models to keep pace with ecommerce trends, while driving process improvements and business performance.

What You Will Bring

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in category management, e-commerce, or partner strategy.
• Proven record of driving GMV growth and managing high-performing seller portfolios.
• Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and incomplete data to deliver results.
• Skilled negotiator with a track record of crafting mutually beneficial outcomes, both internally and externally.
• Passionate about progress and results with responsibility for important measurements and problem-solving.
• Effective leader, able to influence and manage cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.

Preferences:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in electronics preferred

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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