Sr. Category Manager-Live New Verticals
Company: eBay
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
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 a new way to sell on eBay, where sellers and buyers interact
live on video. eBay sellers build buyer trust, expand their
customer base, and grow repeat business through consistent and
engaging live streams on eBay Live. We are looking for a strong
leader to drive discovery for Category Expansion on eBay Live. Live
Category Managers own the P&L for their live commerce
categories, driving GMV by spearheading seller acquisition,
development, and a pipeline of innovative live events. Apply
strategic business knowledge with a creative approach to innovate
content and establish standard methodologies. Visit
https://www.ebay.com/ebaylive/ to sample past events and to see
what’s coming up next! What you will do: Category Growth & P&L
Management: Deliver GMV targets through strategic category plans,
continuously refined by learnings from new content and format
trials. Seller Ecosystem & Success: Set the strategy for
recruiting, onboarding, and cultivating a portfolio of
high-potential live sellers, brands, and creators. Create a
playbook to coach sellers on all aspects of live selling: from
assortment and developing innovative run-of-show/format ideas to
on-camera performance, live audience engagement, and using
analytics for growth. Live Content & Programming Innovation:
Develop a pipeline of engaging live events, fostering creative show
concepts and encouraging sellers to test new, interactive
"shoppertainment" formats. Drive an editorial standard to elevate
content quality and viewer experience. Performance Analysis & Best
Practice Development: Track category performance and analyze
outcomes from pilot programs and new format trials to identify key
growth drivers. Actively contribute to defining meaningful KPIs and
scalable best practices for the evolving live commerce landscape.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operations: Partner with internal
teams (marketing, product, operations) to champion seller needs,
share insights, and drive platform success. Lead category-specific
budgets and operational aspects efficiently. What You Will Bring:
Minimum of 6 years in Category Management BA/BS required,
post-graduate business degree (for example MBA) a plus A point of
view on what eBay Live needs to do to win in this market Excellent
analytical skills; you must be able to pull insights from data with
facility, create and test hypotheses and read out your results and
generally put together qualitative and quantitative data to drive
forward a learning agenda The hunger to work in a very fast paced
startup environment with rapid iteration and flexibility to work
extended hours if needed The creativity required to work around
product gaps to grow this business Broad functional experience with
proven success in leading teams with varied strengths including
marketing, product, operations, customer insights, and
seller/account management Excellent decision-making skills, focused
on identifying and prioritizing the highest impact opportunities
with imperfect information using the data available Strong verbal
and written communication skills, including the ability to tell an
elegant story backed by data and provide leadership-ready
recommendations Interest and/or experience in the Motors segment a
plus Additional Details The base pay range for this position is
expected in the range below: $103,600 - $177,800 Base pay offered
may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including
location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package
for this position may also include other elements, including a
target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition
to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
(including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits,
such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these
benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of
employment. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position”
and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well
as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any
time, including for reasons related to individual performance,
Company or individual department/team performance, and market
factors. 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 talent@ebay.com . We will make every effort to
respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View
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