Head of Category (Fashion)

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce • Retail
The Role
As Head of Category (Fashion) at eBay, you will define and execute the category strategy, drive growth, manage performance metrics, and lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance buyer experiences in fashion.
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 team and the role:
The eBay Fashion team in London plays a pivotal role in shaping how millions of people buy and sell fashion on our marketplace. Sitting at the heart of our UK business, the team leads category strategy, commercial growth and buyer experience across pre-loved and new-in fashion – from streetwear and sneakers to luxury and designer.

As Category Lead, you will define and deliver the end-to-end strategy for a priority fashion category, balancing commercial performance with long-term opportunities. Operating as a senior leader, you will influence both UK and global direction, working cross-functionally to ensure the category remains competitive and differentiated.

What you will accomplish:

  • Define and deliver a clear long-term strategy for the category, aligned with UK and global priorities

  • Drive sustainable growth by identifying and prioritising high-impact opportunities across performance, customer experience, and market positioning

  • Own category performance, including GMV, share growth, CSAT and other key metrics, taking decisive action to improve outcomes

  • Translate data, customer insights, and market trends into actionable strategies and execution plans

  • Develop and lead the seller and inventory strategy, ensuring a strong, relevant, and differentiated assortment

  • Build and manage senior relationships with key sellers and partners to influence commercial outcomes

  • Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver key initiatives, ensuring alignment and removing blockers to maintain pace

What you will bring:

  • Experience in a commercial leadership role within a marketplace, retail, or fashion environment

  • Track record of defining and delivering strategy at scale

  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills, including working with senior stakeholders

  • Ability to use data and insights to inform decisions and drive action

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

  • Interest in fashion, resale, and changing customer behaviours

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 a commercial leadership role within a marketplace, retail, or fashion environment
  • Track record of defining and delivering strategy at scale
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills, including working with senior stakeholders
  • Ability to use data and insights to inform decisions and drive action
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Interest in fashion, resale, and changing customer behaviours

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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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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