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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.
About UsAt 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.
About The TeameBay is redefining Australian ecommerce with eBay Live, a dynamic, interactive livestream shopping experience that brings buyers and sellers together in real time. Through live commerce, sellers can showcase products, build trust, and connect authentically with audiences. eBay Live is the next evolution of ecommerce, blending entertainment and shopping in a format that’s engaging, immediate, and community-driven. Join a fast-paced, innovative team as we bring this exciting live-shopping experience to Australia and build the future of how people discover and purchase products online.
About the RoleWe are looking for a Category Specialist to join the eBay Live team. In this role, you will help grow key categories by driving GMV, crafting seller strategy, and connecting content, commerce, and community.
You will partner with Category Managers to support established verticals while also incubating and developing new emerging categories. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence category performance, seller success, and the evolution of live commerce at eBay.
You will work closely across teams such as Business Development, Programming, and Marketing to define category strategies, generate insights from data, scale seller success, and deliver engaging live experiences.
What You’ll DoSupport day-to-day operations & strategy for eBay Live categories, including collaborating with existing categories and developing emerging categories.
Partner with Business Development teams to attract and grow high-quality sellers and increase content density
Analyse performance data and category trends to identify opportunities and recommend experiments and growth initiatives
Plan and deliver live events with sellers and Programming teams to increase viewership, engagement, and sales
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Marketing, Seller Experience, Trust, Finance) to deliver campaigns and launches on time and at scale
Build strategic partnerships with internal category teams and external partners to build a best-in-class platform and experience
Monitor market and competitor activity to develop strategy and identify new opportunities
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
1–3 years of experience in a commercial, category management or live commerce related role
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and actions
Effective communicator who can present ideas clearly to cross-functional stakeholders
Proven track record to collaborate across teams and manage multiple competing priorities
Analytical thinker able to synthesise and process data from different sources to form insights and recommendations.
Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and drives outcomes
Passion in live commerce, content, and seller growth
Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment, with an entrepreneurial spirit
Additional Details
eBay 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 have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.
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