Sr. Manager, Buyer Strategy - eBay Live

eBay•San Jose, CA

About The Position

At 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. eBay Live is reinventing how people shop - merging live entertainment, community, and commerce into one experience. Sellers host interactive live-streams where buyers watch, chat, and purchase instantly across a wide range of categories. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Buyer Strategy to shape how customers become aware of, engage with, and keep coming back to eBay Live. This role will focus on defining overall viewer & buyer strategy, driving demand quality & productivity, and partnering cross-functionally to unlock growth across categories & geographies. This is a high-impact individual contributor role to start with strong cross-functional influence across product, marketing, and operations. Opportunity to shape a supporting team once on board.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in ecommerce, marketplaces, or customer roles.
Experience in growth, operations, or strategy roles is highly preferred.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking — ability to turn data into insights and actions
Proven ability to drive initiatives cross-functionally without direct authority
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
A dynamic, proactive approach, an ability to create clarity out of ambiguity (while also being comfortable with ambiguity), and the desire to work in a very fast-paced, evolving environment
Interest in live commerce, creator ecosystems, or video-driven marketplaces
AI Native thinking and skills (vibe coding, agent building)

Nice To Haves

Blend of startup & enterprise experience is a plus
Working closely with or embedded in product teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and evolve overall viewer & buyer strategy end to end
Identify key customer segments, behaviors, and growth opportunities using data and market insights
Define what success looks like for viewers & buyers on eBay Live (e.g. productivity, retention, GMV contribution)
Translate insights into clear strategies and actionable initiatives
Partner with marketing & product to improve awareness, consideration, engagement, conversion & retention of customers
Partner with teams that design playbooks to help buyers & potential buyers better understand & engage with live formats
Identify friction points in the buyer journey and work with product to simplify and improve the experience
Support development of incentives, programs, and tools that drive buyer growth
Establish and track key buyer metrics
Analyze buyer performance to identify patterns, gaps, and opportunities
Provide regular insights and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams
Help shape weekly business reviews and operating cadences with a strong buyer lens
Work closely with product to inform roadmap priorities based on buyer needs
Partner with category & programming teams to align demand with supply & content strategies
Collaborate with trust and policy teams to ensure safe, high-quality buyer experiences
Act as the voice of the buyer across the organization
Contribute to category-specific buyer strategies based on market dynamics
Help identify which buyers to prioritize, when, and why
Support expansion into new categories by defining buyer profiles, overall demand needs, and activation approaches