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About the Team and the Role

eBay’s Collectibles organization is a dynamic and fast-evolving part of our business. It connects passionate communities of buyers and sellers in categories like Trading Cards, Coins, and Collectible Toys.

Trading Cards stands central in this ecosystem as a fast-growing, highly engaging category with deep cultural relevance, significant commercial scale, and strategic importance to eBay. We are hiring a Head of Trading Cards to lead this category comprehensively, accountable for business performance and strategic leadership in a crucial growth area within Collectibles. You will supervise a team of category managers, outline priorities, and focus on the most impactful opportunities across all key commercial segments.

Working in a global setup, you will collaborate with senior cross-functional leaders and international peers to develop priorities, guide investment decisions, and lead the next phase of growth for the category.

What You Will Accomplish

In this role, you will:

• Lead the Trading Cards business entirely, holding complete ownership of growth, profitability, and the primary drivers behind performance
• Establish the strategic direction for the category and determine where to focus efforts and how to succeed, based on market dynamics, customer behavior, and competitive positioning
• Build, lead, and elevate a high-performing team of category managers, improving ambition, ownership, and impact
• Identify and unlock the most impactful growth opportunities across supply, demand, and buyer experience, translating them into clear priorities and measurable results
• Act as the central decision-maker for the category, working with senior cross-functional leaders to develop priorities, influence roadmaps, and drive execution at pace
• Strengthen eBay’s position in Trading Cards by building strategic seller partnerships and accelerating the category’s long-term growth

What You Will Bring

• 6–10 years of relevant experience; background in top-tier strategy consulting strongly preferred. Passion for Trading Cards is a strong plus
• Proven track record of owning and growing a business area, with clear accountability for commercial outcomes and delivery through teams
• Strong strategic skills, with the ability to structure complex problems, define clear direction, and translate it into actionable priorities
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on raising standards and driving accountability
• Excellent collaborator management skills, with the ability to influence senior cross-functional partners and build decisions
• Strong analytical approach and excellent communication skills; proficient in German and English

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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