Business Planning Manager

Posted:
12/9/2024, 1:27:31 PM

Location(s):
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ⋅ New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

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About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Manager to support the design and planning of eBay Australia's long-term strategy. 

Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of eBay Australia! This individual will be responsible for developing and implement critical initiatives that drive growth, enhance customer experience, and improve operational efficiency, laddering up to eBay Australia’s 3-5 year vision.


 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain eBay Australia’s 3-year strategy and supporting the annual planning cycle, leveraging existing category strategies and supporting the generation of critical initiatives within the remaining core business.

  • Develop and implement strategic plans that align with eBay Australia's business objectives and global strategy.

  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Seller, Category, Analytics and Finance teams, to drive pivotal initiatives.

  • Lead strategic projects from conception through execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering measurable outcomes.

  • Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership to advise decision-making and prioritisation.

  • Prepare and present strategic updates and reports to the executive team and other partners.

A successful Business Planning Manager will demonstrate:

  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategic initiatives.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret sophisticated data and translate it into actionable insights.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage partners at all levels.

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a related field.

  • 3-5+ years of experience in strategy development, business planning and/or operations, management consulting, or a related field, preferably within the e-commerce or technology sector.

Please note we will not be utilizing recruitment agencies for this position so candidates are encouraged to apply direct as interviews will commence from mid- late December 2024.

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