Senior Manager, Seller Events

Overview

In this role you lead the Seller Events function for eBay UK, shaping a best-in-class events programme that supports marketplace goals. You’ll manage a small team and agency partners, delivering high-impact events with strong cost discipline. You’ll connect with sellers to understand needs and translate insights into business impact. You’ll innovate event formats, foster a learning culture, and collaborate cross-functionally to amplify company priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Seller Events team (two direct reports + seasonal staff)
• Lead the UK seller events strategy aligned with marketplace goals
• Use events as a strategic tool to influence seller behavior, adoption, and community building
• Optimize resources and manage budgets to deliver high-impact events within cost constraints
• Manage agency partners and external suppliers to ensure value and quality
• Build relationships with sellers and translate insights back into the business
• Create new event formats and playbooks, reimagining how we connect with sellers
• Embed a culture of learning and iteration using data/feedback to improve the programme
• Collaborate cross-functionally to amplify wider company priorities

Key requirements

• Experience leading events programmes at scale, ideally in marketplaces/ecommerce
• Strategic thinker with a link between events and commercial outcomes
• Strong commercial acumen with budget management and cost efficiencies
• Experience working with agencies and external partners
• Curious, creative mindset challenging existing formats
• Strong people leadership and team development
• Deep understanding of marketplaces and seller needs
• Highly organized in a fast-moving environment

• strategic thinking
• relationship building
• collaboration
• data-driven mindset
• adaptability

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