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About the Role

eBay is seeking a strategic, commercially minded leader to head up its Seller Events function. This pivotal role is responsible for designing and delivering a best-in-class events program that deepens connections with sellers across the UK and advances marketplace strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Seller Events team, including two direct reports and seasonal support staff.
• Lead the UK seller events strategy, ensuring every event connects meaningfully to broader marketplace goals.
• Think innovatively about how events can be used as a strategic tool to influence seller behaviour, drive adoption, and build community.
• Actively seek cost efficiencies and optimise resources, ensuring high-impact events are delivered within budget.
• Run agency partners and external suppliers effectively, driving value and maintaining high standards.
• Build strong relationships with sellers, understanding their needs and translating those insights back into the business.
• Create new event formats and playbooks, genuinely reimagining how we connect with sellers.
• Embed a culture of learning and iteration, using data and feedback to constantly improve the events programme.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure events amplify wider company priorities.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading events programmes at scale, ideally within a marketplace, platform, or eCommerce environment.
• A strategic thinker who understands how events connect to commercial outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiencies.
• Experience working with agencies and external partners to deliver operationally excellent events.
• A curious, creative mindset someone who challenges existing formats and brings fresh thinking to how events are structured and delivered.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Deep understanding of how marketplaces work and what matters to sellers.
• Highly organised and able to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.

About the Company

• 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.

Equal 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, 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 our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.