Commercial Director DE P&A FTC

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. About the role & team eBay Motors is a multi-billion dollar, global portfolio comprising the Parts & Accessories (P&A), Business & Industrial, Vehicles, and WHI (a B2B Parts & Accessories marketplace in US) businesses. These categories are not only among the largest on eBay and core to eBay’s strategic future but also are actively innovating in the market and at eBay. We are currently seeking a Director, DE P&A, to join the business on a 12 month fixed term basis initially.  You will report to and partner closely with the GM, Europe Parts & Accessories, to deliver the category strategy and plan for eBay’s P&A business in Germany. You will directly lead the DE P&A team, being responsible for the most critical initiatives in the DE business through solid-line, dotted-line, and horizontal/matrix leadership. As a senior leader within the team, the role demands a dual mentality: both that of a strategic leader—who has a deep understanding of the dynamics of two-sided marketplaces, can break down tough problems into clear frameworks, operate in ambiguity, and possesses strong data intuition—as well as someone who can move quickly and decisively as an embedded operator not afraid to roll up their sleeves. Broad functional skills with demonstrated success in multidisciplinary leadership including marketing, product, and operations is a must-have. What you will accomplish Business • Drive GMV/GMB expansion for the DE Parts & Accessories (P&A) business • Partner with the global and EU leadership team to set strategy, identify, and complete opportunities for the DE P&A business • Deliver the most abundant catalogue of P&A inventory (every part for every vehicle) • Deliver outstanding end-to-end customer experience for Parts & Accessories Customer • Continue growing Customer happiness by addressing inventory gaps, pricing, and trust gaps in P&A • Draw in and keep buyers and sellers, focusing primarily on the sell-side of the marketplace • Build strong connections with eBay’s leading P&A sellers, collaborate with a select group of these sellers to drive significant growth in their businesses on eBay Team • Build a strong team to achieve excellence, focusing on developing a group that can collaborate with large P&A sellers to drive market-leading growth • Act as a servant leader and role model for the team, demonstrating leadership aligned with eBay’s culture and values • Work closely with eBay’s DE country General Manager and their team to combine the group and DE P&A operating plan into the broader DE country strategy. What you will bring • E-Commerce experience in both C2C and B2C commerce ideal, preferably in the automotive and/or parts & accessories sector • Strong ability to manage through influence in a matrix organization • Currently operating at Director level with a wealth of experience in commercial roles • Demonstrated strategist with a history of achieving impactful results on a large scale • Excellent decision-making skills with an interest in identifying, prioritizing, and articulating the highest impact initiatives •