Manager, Strategy & Insights

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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.

Manager, Competitive Strategy & Insights

Company Overview: eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers worldwide. Our mission is to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations of all sizes. Operating in 190 markets globally, eBay Marketplaces is at the forefront of shaping the future of commerce.

Position Overview: Are you seeking a company that inspires passion, courage, and imagination? Do you want to be part of a team influencing how millions of people buy, sell, connect, and share globally? If you're interested in joining a purpose-driven community dedicated to fostering an ambitious and inclusive workplace, consider eBay—a company you can be proud to be part of.

About the Team: The Global Competitive Insights Team is instrumental in providing strategic insights to eBay leadership and vertical teams. Our mission is to empower General Managers to enhance our market position while charting a long-term strategic path to success, delivering exceptional value to buyers and sellers. We collaborate with key global leaders to identify, synthesize, and quantify market and competitive opportunities across multiple business categories, leveraging our expertise in research, analytics, modeling, strategy, and executive reporting.

Role Overview: The Manager, Competitive Strategy & Insights, will play a pivotal role in shaping eBay Live's business strategy. This position requires strong analytical and strategic skills, the ability to distill extensive competitive data into actionable insights, and the capability to communicate compelling narratives to eBay’s senior leadership team. You will work closely with the eBay Live team, providing market trends and competitive insights to support strategic discussions for eBay Live’s leadership.



Key Responsibilities

• Analyze diverse data sources to identify market and competitive trends, translating them into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Examine financial statements and reports to discern key trends and develop models supporting strategic recommendations.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights that drive strategic decision-making.
• Develop insightful market intelligence, author executive-level reports, and make informed recommendations to the global market leadership team.
• Conduct comprehensive desktop research, synthesizing findings into quantitative models and qualitative insights to inform business performance and strategy.
• Cultivate and manage vendor partnerships to ensure high-quality data, proactively seeking solutions to address any gaps.
• Monitor market and competition trends, providing weekly updates to stakeholders.
• Organize and manage multiple ongoing projects, developing clear project plans, collaborating with team members and stakeholders, and delivering key outcomes timely.
• Establish and nurture strong professional relationships with stakeholders to support business objectives and drive strategic initiatives forward.

• BA/BS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in insights and strategy-related roles.
• Exceptional structured thinking, with superior analytical and modeling skills.
• Proficiency in manipulating large data sets, interpreting data trends, and crafting/visualizing business insights.
• Ability to…