Director of Salvage, eBay Motors

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About The Opportunity

eBay Motors is a multi-billion dollar, global portfolio with a focus on the vehicle parts & accessories business, which is among the largest on eBay and core to eBay’s strategic future. Within that, the salvage segment (also known as recycled parts or used condition parts) is a key part of our strategic investment!

We are looking to hire a Director of Salvage who will serve as the General Manager of this segment, overseeing the strategic direction and execution of key initiatives across the US, UK, and Germany. This leader will be responsible for accelerating segment growth through defining and driving segment strategy, influencing cross-functional teams at eBay (such as category and account managers, product managers, and analytics), and collaborating with key external partners (such as companies in the collision and repair space, salvage yards, insurance companies, and salvage segment software providers). This role will lead the identification, case development, program management, and delivery of key strategic projects in service of creating a trusted destination suited for online sales of used condition parts. This is a people manager role located in San Jose, CA, New York, NY, or remote locations in the US.

The ideal candidate is an independent, strategic, long-range problem solver who understands the dynamics of two-sided e-commerce marketplaces, appreciates the unique needs of the salvage segment, collaborates well with cross-functional partners, and possesses strong global people manager experience and executive-ready communications.

Responsibilities

• Create long-term strategic vision for the salvage segment and identify key initiatives
• Drive progress against achievements for key critical initiatives
• Oversee a geographically diverse team, while distilling both a global operating plan as well local-for-local initiatives
• Understand business performance and key drivers in buyer and seller funnels
• Understand broader competitive landscape and find opportunities for partnership or growth
• Assess potential M&A opportunities and lead integration efforts
• Partner with category and account managers to effectively problem-solve challenges that arise for customers and extrapolate into broader initiatives
• Build and own executive-ready presentations on strategy and operational updates
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Track record of strategic leadership, structured thinking, and ability to prioritize against multiple initiatives
• People management experience, including managing team members working remotely and in different geographies
• Demonstrated ability project manage a group of peers and lead through influence
• Strong cross-functional leader who is also recognized as a collaborator and partner
• Executive level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tell a compelling story backed by data
• High degree of ownership and dedication to results
• Self-motivated to find opportunities and challenges in the business
• Data-driven approach to planning and decision making. Comfortable and hands-on with data, analytics, and modeling. Strong understanding of P&L
• Organized problem solver who balances attention to detail with efficiency
• Willingness to become an expert in the industry, engage with customers directly, and a strong desire to help eBay grow
  
  
  

Requirements

• 8 years of related experience, including 3 years at a top-tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or in a corporate strategy role at a major corporation, and 5 years as a people manager
• Proven experience in the salvage/recycled, collision/repair, or other automotive segments preferred, but not required
• BA/BS or equivalent experience required, MBA or similar graduate degree preferred
  
  
  

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York is expected in the range below.

$165,200 - $261,800

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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