Senior Category Manager, Fashion

Posted 20 hours 4 minutes ago by eBay Inc.

Permanent
Not Specified
Sales & Marketing Jobs
London, United Kingdom
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

Joining the eBay Fashion team means you play a pivotal role in defining the shopping experience of tomorrow. We are dedicated to creating a personalised journey for our users, integrating innovative solutions that span local and global scales. Our ethos of building, accelerating, and disrupting sets the stage for our ambitions, especially within Fashion. If you're passionate about making a difference and have an interest in turning challenges into opportunities, your place is here with us.

What You Will accomplish:

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead all aspects of the implementation of long-term category strategies to achieve business objectives.

  • Lead high-impact projects and initiatives that drive category growth and innovation.

  • Business Development Support: Support BD team at trade shows and with pitches where appropriate

  • Market Insight and Analysis:Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.

  • Seller Management: Establish and maintain partnerships with key strategic sellers and negotiate sophisticated agreements and contracts to ensure advantageous terms and conditions.

  • Performance Monitoring: Conduct regular performance reviews and adjust strategies as vital to meet targets.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align category needs with overall business goals

  • Customer-Centric Approach: Lead initiatives to improve customer experience and satisfaction within the category

What You Will Bring:

  • Strong Collaboration Skills: Ability to work optimally with cross-functional teams, including RaaS partners and Business Development, to support brand outreach and task coordination.

  • Analytical Capabilities: Expertise in gathering and analyzing data to develop compelling pitch deck materials and advise market research insights.

  • Contract Management Proficiency: Experience in managing contract execution processes, ensuring compliance and facilitating successful negotiations.

  • Problem-Solving Abilities: Skills in resolving non-trade-related brand concerns, such as counterfeit issues, to support partnership growth.

  • Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize and coordinate tasks for optimal launch and ramp-up, contributing to product assortment and financial target creation.

  • Asset and Incentive Management: Experience in acquiring marketing assets and incentives to support brand initiatives and ramp-up efforts.

  • Performance Analysis Expertise: Capacity to assist in creating transparent performance reports for stakeholders, aiding analysis post-launch.

  • Strategic Market Insight: Ability to conduct market research to identify industry trends and provide strategic recommendations.

  • Process Improvement Focus: Dedication to offering actionable feedback to improve efficiency and streamline operations.

  • Leadership in Strategic Reviews: Experience leading strategic reviews like QBRs to evaluate and strategize for future success.

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