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Head of Fashion & New, eBay Live UK

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eBay

2d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Marketing
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a BA/BS and 10+ years in ecommerce, leadership in online marketplaces, strategic experience, broad operations, product, and marketing knowledge, and comfort with data-driven decision-making.
  • You will develop a local strategy for eBay Live, grow a tailored organization, manage cross-functional teams, create partnerships, and enhance team performance for growth and engagement.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree, with 10+ years of relevant ecommerce experience; media industry experience and MBA or advanced degree a plus.
  • Experience as a leader of an operational business or General Manager in an online marketplace, digital platform, or retail environment
  • Demonstrable experience with defining strategy, aligning multi-functional teams to shared outcomes and delivering strategies from roadmap to delivery in a highly collaborative culture
  • Broad experience across operations, product, and marketing functions
  • Comfortable making decisions with imperfect information where there may be ambiguity and need to use data to meet deliverables and drive initiatives to completion

Responsibilities

  • Develop the competitive value proposition for eBay Live in your country to drive growth. Use findings from eBay Live US while crafting your own localised strategy for a successful live business.
  • Grow an organization adapted to local country needs, including category & account management, programming & production and seller/product operations; then work across a full multi-functional team including finance, HR, legal, Marketing, to deliver country performance against topline and bottom-line targets.
  • Build hypothesis-based learning agendas across selection, content and operations and iterate on playbooks to improve success.
  • Work with central, US-based team (and other markets) on standard processes and resourcing, and with country/regional CEO on go-to-market, regulatory, etc.
  • Craft meaningful strategic partnerships with local GM’s across categories to enable a winning experience.
  • Drive strong associate engagement and lead all aspects of team’s performance on key priorities.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Head of Fashion & New for eBay Live UK?

The main responsibility is to oversee the growth and operations of the eBay Live business in the UK, articulate the strategy for addressing opportunities, and align various teams across the organization to implement strategic programs.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A BA/BS degree and 10+ years of relevant eCommerce experience are required. Experience in the media industry and an MBA or advanced degree are also a plus.

Is experience in online marketplaces or digital platforms necessary for this position?

Yes, experience as a leader of an operational business or General Manager in an online marketplace, digital platform, or retail environment is necessary.

What teams will the Head of Fashion & New be collaborating with?

The role involves partnering closely with global product, marketing, monetization, policy, and customer service teams.

Will the Head of Fashion & New be responsible for managing a team?

Yes, the role includes driving strong associate engagement and leading all aspects of the team's performance on key priorities.

Is there a focus on localizing strategy for eBay Live in the UK?

Yes, the Head of Fashion & New will develop a localized strategy for eBay Live, drawing on findings from eBay Live US while addressing the unique needs of the UK market.

What type of partnerships will the Head of Fashion & New be crafting?

The role requires crafting meaningful strategic partnerships with local GM’s across various categories to enhance the seller and buyer experience.

What skills are essential for decision-making in this role?

Candidates should be comfortable making decisions with imperfect information, using data to inform actions, and driving initiatives to completion even amidst ambiguity.

Does eBay offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, eBay is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.

How can applicants request accommodations during the hiring process?

Applicants with a need for accommodation can contact eBay at talent@ebay.com for support, and the company will make every effort to respond promptly.

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