Senior Category Manager, Live

eBay Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global e-commerce platform is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead the Collectibles category for eBay Live. The role involves defining strategies to drive GMV growth, mentoring team members, and collaborating with various departments to ensure category success. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in category management or e-commerce, a strong record of achieving growth, and excellent communication skills. This role is pivotal in shaping the live commerce experience at scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in category management or equivalent.
• Proven record in driving GMV growth.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own category strategy and performance.
• Support and mentor Category Managers.
• Build data-driven plans for growth and engagement.
• Forecast category performance and represent your portfolio in business reviews.

Skills

Category management expertise

E-commerce experience

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Data-driven decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

At eBay, we're more than a global e‑commerce 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 e‑commerce 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 Team and Role

eBay Live is transforming the shopping experience - blending community, culture, and commerce through live video. Sellers stream in real time, connect with buyers, and bring authenticity to every purchase. We're building the future of live commerce at scale, and we're looking for leaders who can build the next chapter. We're seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead one of eBay Live's largest and fastest‑growing category portfolios – Collectibles. You'll define strategy, drive GMV, and develop the programs that connect sellers, buyers, and content. In this role, you'll work cross‑functionally with Business Development, Programming, and Marketing to build category health, optimise incentives, and scale global performance. You'll combine creative storytelling with operational rigour to build repeatable, data‑driven success across your verticals.

What Will Accomplish

• Own category strategy, performance, and growth roadmap for your assigned vertical(s).
• Support and mentor a team of Category Managers or Specialists.
• Build data‑driven plans to scale GMV, retention, and buyer engagement.
• Oversee incentive allocation and return on investment governance across your portfolio.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to plan tentpole programming and promotional campaigns.
• Partner with Business Development to identify and onboard high‑value sellers.
• Forecast category performance and represent your portfolio in business reviews.
• Lead cross‑market or global expansion initiatives.

What you will bring

• 5+ years of experience in category management, e‑commerce, or partner strategy.
• Proven record of driving GMV growth and managing high‑performing seller portfolios.
• Strong cross‑functional collaborator.
• Data‑driven, strategic thinker who can balance creative and operational priorities.
• Outstanding communicator with experience influencing at senior levels.
• Passionate about live commerce, community engagement, and innovation.
• Ability and willingness to travel to support events including at weekends.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, disability, or any other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible.