Category Mgr - TCG, Toys & Comics
About The Position
eBay is seeking a passionate Category Manager to drive the collectibles vertical strategy for Trading Cards (Sports & TCG) and Cross Collectibles (Toys, Comics, Coins) within the broader Collectibles business in Canada. This role involves working with internal and external partners to enhance inventory and the on-site experience, aiming to grow the business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to significantly impact this priority category. eBay is a global e-commerce leader with a marketplace connecting millions of buyers and sellers worldwide. The Canadian market sees over $1.5 billion traded annually on eBay. The company fosters an entrepreneurial atmosphere with the resources of a global organization, offering the best of both worlds.
Requirements
- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience with growing responsibility in Merchandising, Buying, Category Management/Account Management in an online retail or marketplace environment
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with the sense of responsibility for the flawless execution of assigned tasks
- Strong time management skills, including the discipline to get things done in ambiguous situations and the ability to work on multiple projects and navigate multiple partner engagements simultaneously
- Expert in MS-Excel and fluency with MS-Office and SQL
- Bachelor's degree required
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience within the Collectibles industry (Comics, stamps, etc.,) is an asset
- French fluency desirable
- Experience in buying and selling on eBay an asset
Responsibilities
- Help drive category strategy (including strategic assessment of subcategory opportunities – customers, competitors, market forces, etc.)
- Develop and execute tactics and plans to build the business
- Monitor key performance metrics (pricing, inventory, discoverability, customer happiness, gross merchandise volume, etc.) and react to drive business
- Lead all aspects of performance and business planning for top sellers, buyers, and 3rd party partners
- Develop solutions to identify new businesses, build a strong pipeline and help with onboarding
- Drive strategic product, policy, communications, business development, marketing, and inventory initiatives in a holistic manner to improve buyer & seller happiness
- Drive eBay onsite and offsite event planning with cross functional teams
- Develop and execute initiatives to fundamentally improve the user experience for our buyers and sellers
Benefits
- RRSP eligibility
- Various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave
- Target bonus
- Restricted stock units (as applicable)
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
