FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Category Manager.
What are the main responsibilities of the Category Manager?
The Category Manager is responsible for understanding customer needs, building category expertise, developing relationships with key sellers, improving seller services, and monitoring category performance.
What kind of experience is required for this role?
A Post-Graduation degree and 10+ years of work experience, preferably in online consumer products industries, with experience in category management is required.
Is there a preference for existing relationships in certain categories?
Yes, ideally, candidates should have pre-existing relationships and networks in some of the relevant categories.
What kind of skills are necessary for the Category Manager position?
Candidates should possess extraordinary social and interpersonal skills, strong writing and speaking skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Are there opportunities for personal work ownership in this position?
Yes, the role offers complete autonomy to own your responsibilities.
What type of work environment does eBay provide for the Category Manager?
eBay offers a great atmosphere with an open company culture, providing the experience of a startup environment while benefiting from being part of a multinational corporation.
How does eBay approach diversity and equal opportunity in hiring?
eBay values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
How can applicants request accommodations during the application process?
Applicants can contact talent@ebay.com for any accommodation requests, and eBay will make every effort to respond to and accommodate those requests.
Will candidates be required to report their performance regularly?
Yes, the Category Manager will need to monitor and report on the performance and growth of their categories on a weekly and monthly basis.