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eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations of all sizes.
eBay’s strategic vision is to become the best global marketplace for buyers and sellers through a tech-led reimagination of the company. Looking for a purpose-driven company that puts the customer at the heart of everything? A culture that encourages people to think big and be curious, to act with urgency and integrity and to be fearlessly inclusive? That’s who we are. If this sounds compelling, join eBay!
About the Team
The German Verticals team is responsible for the B2C & B2B business of eBay Germany (ebay.de). The team is organized by industries (‘Verticals’, such as Consumer Electronics, Home & Garden, Fashion, or Motors) and horizontal teams such as trading and planning functions.
We are currently recruiting for our Business & Industry Vertical team in Berlin / Dreilinden a
(Senior) Strategic Business Development Manager (m/f/d).
The Senior Strategic Business Development Manager will be part of a team of Category Managers and Trading Manager. Together with the Business & Industry team, the Senior Strategic Business Development Manager will develop multiple categories by building a strategy for eBay’s Business & Industrial categories as well as including execution aspects like optimizing operational cadences (insights, reporting, trading) and relationships with existing and new brands and retailers. The candidate will also define and lead wider, cross-functional and cross-category projects.
Responsibilities
Influence and execute a strategy for the category portfolio in a cross-organizational context
Analysis of inventory insights, product trends, market data, industry dynamics, buying trends and the competitive landscape to assess growth opportunities and product improvements
Identify sourcing opportunities for relevant inventory to support execution of strategy including brand/seller acquisition
Build and strengthen relationships with sellers and manufacturers to identify and implement scaling opportunities
Identify and develop new partnership & business development opportunities
Manage business performance based on defined KPIs
Strategic Industry Relations: e.g. attending trade shows and fairs, events, conferences
Requirements
Native or fluent German and fluent English are a must have
5+ years of experience in (online) retail or B2B area, preferably in Business & Industry categories like Tools, Professional Equipment and Building Materials
Ability to influence a strategy and turn it into action
Ability and drive to work tactically as well as strategically to drive business performance
Excellent communication and presentation skills in large or small group settings
Ability to build rapport to internal and external stakeholders of any level (from operations to C-Level)
Great attitude with strong social skills
Very good analytical skills / thinking
Benefits
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/
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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. Jobs posted with location as "Remote - United States (Excludes CO, HI, NM)" excludes Colorado, Hawaii and New Mexico.
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