Sr. Category Manager Fashion - Watches

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Kleinmachnow, Brandenburg, DEU
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce • Retail
The Role
Owns the end-to-end strategy, performance, and growth of eBay’s watches category. Responsibilities include analyzing market and buyer data, improving assortment and competitive positioning, identifying growth opportunities, leading cross-functional initiatives, shaping seller strategy, and engaging key sellers and industry partners. The role requires commercial ownership, strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and fluency in German and English, with a particular passion for luxury watches.
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:

Fashion at eBay brings together communities of buyers and sellers across Watches, Jewelry, Handbags, Clothing, Footwear, and Sneakers.

As Senior Category Manager Watches, you will take end-to-end ownership of one or more key categories, with accountability for their performance and development. You will define the category strategy, set priorities, and lead initiatives that directly impact business results.

You will collaborate closely with seller-facing teams and partners across Product, Marketing, Finance, and other functions. Working with colleagues across regions, you will combine data-driven problem-solving with ownership of key commercial priorities to find opportunities and turn them into measurable outcomes.


What you will accomplish:
  • Own the end-to-end performance of your category, including GMB, assortment quality, competitive positioning, and overall business results.
  • Develop and evolve the category strategy using market trends, buyer behavior, seller insights, and performance data.
  • Identify and prioritize high-impact growth opportunities and lead their execution across teams and regions.
  • Use data and market analysis to understand performance drivers, test assumptions, and inform the strategic direction of the category.
  • Shape the seller strategy in partnership with Account Management, including engaging directly with top sellers and participating in relevant industry events and trade shows.
  • Partner with seller-facing teams and cross-functional colleagues across Product, Marketing, and Finance to align priorities, unlock growth opportunities, and address barriers to performance.

What you will bring:
  • A Master’s degree or equivalent qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience in Category Management, e-commerce, or a commercial role.
  • Experience building and growing a category or business area with measurable commercial impact.
  • Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to make informed decisions.
  • Ability to translate strategy into clear actions and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience collaborating across functions and managing internal and external stakeholders.
  • The ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and maintain a strong focus on execution.
  • A passion for watches, particularly luxury watches, and excellent German and English language skills.

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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

  • Master's degree or equivalent qualification
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in category management, e-commerce, or a commercial role
  • Experience building and growing a category or business area with measurable commercial impact
  • Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate strategy into clear actions and deliver results in a dynamic environment
  • Experience collaborating across functions and managing internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
  • Passion for watches, particularly luxury watches
  • Excellent German and English language skills

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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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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