Category Manager Of Furniture

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Category Manager – Furniture

We are looking for a Category Manager to lead our Furniture business at eBay. You will be a key leader on the Home team at eBay North America. If you are driven to win, have an ownership attitude, can build meaningful cross-functional relationships, and are ready to make an exciting move, we would love to hear from you! It would be great if you also have a passion for and experience in the Furniture industry.

The Opportunity

The role is to help define the Furniture category strategy and implement through working with sellers, buyers, industry experts, and brands to ensure that eBay has the inventory and end-to-end experience to grow the business. As a Category Manager, you will be accountable for the success of your category and encouraged to independently lead and manage multiple subcategories of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading communications across eBay regions including UK, DE, and other regions for the Furniture category to stay in synch on their latest initiatives
• Deliver strategies, reporting, and results weekly to the Category GM, while delivering regular executive read-outs and presentation updates
• Drive category strategy to grow GMV, conversion rate, ASP/AOV, and Buyer & Seller CSAT. Leverage existing strategy work to build out a day-to-day go-to-market plan
• Drive eBay onsite marketing and key event planning with cross functional teams, with a focus on important industry and retail moments. Clearly communicate objectives and requests in creative briefs
• Lead vertical, horizontal, and strategy execution as it relates to the Furniture categories and our customers by working cross-functionally with product, marketing, deals, pricing, and seller teams within eBay
• Recruit vital vendors/sellers to establish trust in the market and build out assortment strategy. Oversee performance and business planning for top sellers, buyers, and third-party partners, including new seller launch plans
• Build a business plan optimizing against pricing, promotions, and assortment goals, while improving discoverability and search ability through merchandising and marketing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Furniture and/or relationships with key industry players preferred.
• Ability to lead with authority and effectively manage cross-functional coordination in a collaborative and team-driven environment
• Deep insight into eCommerce and the furniture industry
• 5+ years of proven experience with growing responsibility as a business owner in an online retail or marketplace environment. Merchandising or startup experience valued
• Experienced at negotiating with third parties in sophisticated negotiations
• College degree required; Advanced degree preferred

Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.

Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay’s Diversity & Inclusion click here: https://www.ebayinc.com/company/diversity-inclusion/

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York City is expected in the range below.

$88,000 - $137,500

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

eBay Inc. 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 are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. View our accessibility info to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. For more information see: EEO is the Law Poster and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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