Category Manager Collectibles

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Milano, ITA
In-Office
Mid level
eCommerce • Retail
The Role
As Category Manager for Collectibles at eBay, you will drive category performance, identify market opportunities, build strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the customer experience.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

About the role & team

The Italian Categories team is focused on growing eBay’s presence in the Collectibles space by aligning supply with market demand and improving the end-to-end experience for buyers and sellers.

As Category Manager for Collectibles, you will be pivotal in driving category performance by translating market needs into effective sourcing strategies, engaging with diverse Seller portfolios and enhancing the customer B2C and C2C experience. You will work cross-functionally with Product, Shipping, and Global Business Unit partners.

What you will accomplish

  • Identify supply and demand opportunities using market insights and internal data, translating findings into plans that drive growth and market share

  • Build and refine assortment strategies to expand and optimise selection, improving discoverability, GMV, and buyer satisfaction

  • Partner with local and global teams on seller acquisition, account management, and targeted marketing and PR initiatives

  • Develop relationships with key industry participants to enhance services and offerings for buyers and sellers

  • Collaborate with Product and Global Business Unit teams to shape and launch features that improve the user experience

  • Plan and execute a year-round site merchandising calendar aligned to key trading moments and seasonal events

  • Track and analyse category performance metrics to inform decisions and represent the Collectibles category internally and externally

What you will bring:

  • Experience in, or a strong demonstrated passion for, the Collectibles market (e.g. trading cards, coins, toys, etc)

  • First-hand experience buying or selling trading cards on eBay or similar platforms

  • Ability to analyse data, generate insights, and translate them into clear actions

  • Strategic thinking with a proactive, solution-focused approach

  • Project management and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced e-commerce environment

  • Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external partners

  • Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken), with willingness to travel as needed

Additional Details

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 [email protected]. 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.


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Skills Required

  • Experience in Collectibles market
  • First-hand experience buying or selling trading cards
  • Ability to analyse data and generate insights
  • Strategic thinking with proactive approach
  • Project management and communication skills
  • Comfort working in e-commerce environment
  • Fluency in Italian and English

eBay Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about eBay and has not been reviewed or approved by eBay.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on the date of hire, complemented by mental health resources, an EAP, disability coverage, FSAs, and wellness initiatives.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth A robust mix of PTO, paid holidays, flexible work styles, parental leave, and a four‑week paid sabbatical after five years supports work‑life balance.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Total compensation commonly includes stock components, with access to an employee stock purchase plan at a discount and stock awards enhancing overall packages.

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The Company
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26,035 Employees

What We Do

eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations of all sizes. Our portfolio of brands includes eBay Marketplace and eBay Classifieds Group, operating in 190 markets around the world. We offer sellers the ability to grow a business with little barrier to entry regardless of size, background or geographic location. We never compete with our sellers. We win when our sellers succeed. Buyers who shop on our Marketplace and Classifieds platforms enjoy a highly personalized experience with an unparalleled selection at great value.

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