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We are looking for a strategic, commercially minded events leader to head up our Seller Events function. This is a pivotal role responsible for designing and delivering a best-in-class events programme that deepens our connection with sellers across the UK and drives forward our marketplace strategy.
You will lead a team of two direct reports and seasonal event staff as well as working with our agency team, being responsible for the full events calendar from concept through to execution with a sharp eye on cost efficiency, operational excellence, and continuous innovation.
What You Will Accomplish ...
- 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 — not just for engagement, but 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 not just iterating on what exists, but 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
What You Will Bring...
- 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
Additional Details
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Skills Required
- Proven experience leading events programmes at scale, ideally within a marketplace, platform, or eCommerce environment
- Strategic thinking linking events to commercial outcomes and seller behaviour
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiencies
- Experience working with agencies and external partners to deliver operationally excellent events
- People leadership experience managing and developing teams
- Deep understanding of marketplace dynamics and seller needs
- Highly organised and able to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment
- Creative mindset with ability to reimagine event formats and drive innovation
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
