Category Manager - Home & Garden

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. Category Manager - Home & Garden (1 year Contract ) About the team and the role: The role is to help define the Home Improvement 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 expected to independently lead and manage multiple subcategories of the business. What you will accomplish:

• Drive GMV, conversion rate, average selling price/ average order value, and Buyer & Seller satisfaction.
• Build a business plan, optimizing pricing, promotions, inventory, while improving product discoverability through merchandising, marketing and advertising.
• Recruit necessary sellers to offer more choice and establish trust. Oversee performance and business planning for top sellers, buyers, and third-party partners, including new seller launch plans.
• Lead vertical, horizontal, and strategy execution as it relates to the categories and our customers by working cross-functionally with product, marketing, deals, pricing, and seller teams within eBay.
• 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.
• Deliver strategies, reporting, and results weekly to the Category Lead, while delivering regular executive read-outs and presentation updates.
What you will bring:
• Experience influencing and negotiating with both internal and external partners
• Project management and problem-solving skills
• Presentation skills with experience in influencing groups with your message
• Ability to communicate effectively in large or small group settings
• A passion for the category and ecommerce
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• Experience influencing and negotiating with both internal and external partners
• Project management and problem-solving skills
• Presentation skills with experience in influencing groups with your message
• Ability to communicate effectively in large or small group settings
• A passion for the category and ecommerce
  
  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.