Manager, Global Strategy

Looking for a company that inspires passion, courage and creativity, where you can be on the team shaping the future of global commerce? Want to shape how millions of people buy, sell, connect, and share around the world? If you’re interested in joining a purpose driven community that is dedicated to crafting an ambitious and inclusive work environment, join eBay – a company you can be proud to be with.

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. eBay Marketplaces operates in 190 markets around the world.

About The Team

We are responsible for setting the future direction of eBay: our ambition, where we play, and how we win in the market. Our team is responsible for deeply understanding the needs of our core buyers and sellers and creating the strategies that will differentiate eBay relative to our competitors. We work very closely with product, technology, and regional business teams to ensure the strategy is translated into action across the end-to-end customer experience.

The opportunity: Manager Global Strategy (f/m/d)

This role will be based in our Bern office.

This is an outstanding opportunity to transition from a consulting career to an iconic industry leader in E-Commerce. It is a fast-paced role, with exposure to mission critical projects for eBay, offering a steep learning curve and opportunity for rapid advancement in a very collaborative work environment.

You will contribute to or independently lead complex workstreams as part of strategy project delivery and become a go-to expert for your areas of responsibility. You will work with other strategy team members and build close partnerships with a diverse set of teams spanning the whole global eBay organization e.g. Product or Marketing.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical person with strong quantitative skills and can handle ambiguity. She/ he is a collaborative person, able to work with key partners from a diverse set of functions across the organization. Additionally, they are able to drive structured and data-based recommendations to action. And last but not least, is fun to work with and doesn’t take things too seriously.

Job requirements
Analytical skills: Ability to think objectively and identify significant themes from quantitative and qualitative data and feels comfortable in dealing with ambiguity
Quantitative skills & tools: Proficiency in business mathematics, statistics, and ability to develop comprehensive models in Excel
Collaboration: Able to build constructive and effective partnerships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
Influencing: Can present ideas and directions that lead others to action
Desire to work towards a bigger picture of things, drive real change, challenge the status quo, and persistence in spite of various obstacles and setbacks
Strong and open personality, able to work on ad-hoc task with incomplete information and willing to go the extra mile
Willingness to travel 20-40% of the time
Passion for e-commerce and technology
Highly collaborative – be fun, outgoing, and easy to work with!

Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in top tier strategy consulting required
BS/BA or Master’s degree
Proficiency in German is a strong plus
Industry experience in e-commerce/ retail, consumer goods or internet services a plus

Benefits

Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.

Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay’s Diversity & Inclusion click here: https://www.ebayinc.com/company/diversity-inclusion/

eBay Inc. 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 are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. Jobs posted with location as “Remote – United States (Excludes CO, HI, NM)” excludes Colorado, Hawaii and New Mexico.

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