Director, Corporate Strategy at eBay

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Ecommerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Senior leader with track record of leading cross-functional projects consisting of 2-6 Strategy Associates, Managers, and Senior Managers
Strong process and content leadership skills for strategy projects
Ability to act as point person between Strategy and cross-functional business teams
Track record of making pragmatic, concrete recommendations with real-world implementation experience
Strong analytic skills
Excellent in developing creative/out-of-the-box and well-thought-out solutions for challenging business problems

Responsibilities

Develop strategies for eBay to differentiate itself in the market, including crafting strategies, developing key initiatives, and working with key eBay constituencies to gain consensus
Independently lead cross-functional projects involving executive and senior partners from various parts of the organization
Develop content and topic expertise, perspectives on issues important to eBay’s strategy, structure problems, and develop creative solutions to challenging business problems
Work with the eBay line organization as needed to support mobilization and implementation of business strategies
Monitor the competitive environment and trends

Skills

Corporate Strategy

Strategic Planning

Market Analysis

Competitive Analysis

Buyer Insights

Seller Insights

Ecommerce Strategy

eBay

Global online marketplace for buying and selling

About eBay

eBay is an online marketplace where individuals and businesses can buy and sell a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion, and collectibles. Users can list items for auction or use the 'Buy It Now' option for immediate purchases. eBay stands out from competitors with its vast selection, user-friendly interface, and strong buyer and seller protections, including free shipping on many items. The company's goal is to facilitate seamless transactions while generating revenue through transaction fees, advertising, and subscription services.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1995Year Founded

$6.5MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Risks

Niche e-commerce platforms like StockX and Poshmark may draw away eBay's customers.

Social media platforms with shopping features could divert traffic from eBay.

Direct-to-consumer brands bypassing marketplaces may reduce eBay's seller base.

Differentiation

eBay offers a unique auction-style listing alongside 'Buy It Now' options.

The platform provides robust buyer and seller protections, enhancing trust in transactions.

eBay's vast product selection includes new, refurbished, and second-hand items.

Upsides

eBay's acquisition of GSI Commerce strengthens its position as a global commerce partner.

The rise of social commerce offers eBay opportunities to integrate social shopping features.

Increased focus on sustainability aligns with eBay's refurbished and second-hand product categories.

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