Lead eBay Live’s Collectibles Expansion in London – Hybrid Role with Perks

Department: Marketing & Communications
Job ID: R0070580

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About the Opportunity

As eBay continues to revolutionize digital commerce, eBay Live has emerged as a dynamic new way for sellers and buyers to connect — through real-time video interactions. Within this innovative space, the Live Category Manager – Collectibles will play a central role in expanding eBay’s Collectibles category, helping sellers engage audiences through interactive live streams and driving measurable business growth.

This position blends strategy, creativity, and seller advocacy — ideal for a professional passionate about collectibles, ecommerce, and emerging digital formats.

What the Role Involves

The Live Category Manager will be responsible for shaping and executing the category strategy for eBay Live’s Collectibles segment. It includes:

• Delivering ambitious GMV targets and ensuring strong sales growth within the Collectibles category.
• Partnering with the Category Lead to design and refine playbooks that guide sellers toward success.
• Selecting and onboarding new sellers, ensuring a seamless transition to eBay Live.
• Leading category programming with cross-functional teams to optimize live event performance and content.
• Supporting business development initiatives by meeting sellers, crafting pitches, and forming strategic collaborations.
• Providing hands-on mentorship to sellers — advising on assortment, hosting, production, and marketing tactics.
• Developing scalable processes and tools that help the eBay Live platform expand efficiently.

Key Impact Areas

1. Seller Growth & Enablement – Identify, onboard, and mentor top-tier sellers in the collectibles niche to drive engagement and conversion through live video commerce.
2. Strategic Category Expansion – Develop frameworks for category success, informed by analytics, user patterns, and market trends.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with marketing, product, and programming teams to enhance seller experiences and platform functionality.
4. Innovation & Experimentation – Test new initiatives, capture insights, and scale proven strategies to meet aggressive growth objectives.

The Ideal Candidate

The role demands a professional who thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative, and creative environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a blend of business acumen, passion for collectibles, and curiosity for live commerce innovation.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years in ecommerce or vendor management, ideally within the Collectibles market.
• Familiarity with live selling formats and enthusiasm for shaping this emerging trend.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Data-driven mindset with an intuitive grasp of market behavior.
• Skilled in relationship-building and stakeholder management.
• Organized, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 15% per month).

Working Environment

This is a hybrid position based in London, United Kingdom, offering flexibility and collaboration within a supportive, forward-thinking team.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply via the official eBay Careers portal, referencing Job ID R0070580. Applicants requiring accommodations are encouraged to contact talent@ebay.com for support.

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Inclusion & Accessibility

eBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. The company remains committed to creating a workplace — and a platform — where everyone can thrive and succeed.