Head of Focus Experiences, EPN
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
At eBay were more than a global ecommerce leader were changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. Were 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. Were 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
eBay seeks a Head of Focus Experiences for eBay Partner Network to direct affiliate marketing strategies supporting eBay Live and Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) growth. The position is within ePN and will build grow and enhance demand driven by affiliates for important emerging business sectors.
This leader will work at the intersection of performance marketing live commerce and marketplace growth. They will develop affiliate strategies that increase incremental GMB acquire high-value buyers and sellers and strengthen the long-term health of the ecosystem.
The ideal candidate has over ten years of experience in digital marketing and extensive knowledge of affiliate marketing. They have strong analytical skills and manage uncertainty while ensuring collaborators meet their commitments.
What You Will Do
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and take responsibility for the global affiliate strategy supporting the Focus Experiences eBay Live and C2C initiatives.
- Identify scalable partner models to drive incremental buyer acquisition seller activation and engagement.
- Translate high-level company priorities into measurable affiliate growth plans with clear benchmarks and accountability structures.
- Anticipate industry trends in live commerce and content creator ecosystems to inform long-term strategy.
Affiliate & Partner Management
- Recruit onboard and optimize relationships with top-tier affiliate partners content creators and media publishers.
- Build commercial models and incentive structures aligned with business outcomes.
- Partner with regional collaborators to localize strategies where appropriate while maintaining global consistency.
Cross-Functional Influence
- Presenting and updating leadership teams including marketing senior executives and regional senior executives.
- Collaborate closely with Product Live Seller Experience Analytics Legal and Finance teams to complete and deliver results.
- Navigate ambiguity across new initiatives by clarifying goals defining success metrics and aligning collaborators.
- Establish operating rhythms and reporting frameworks to ensure execution rigor.
- Hold partners and internal teams accountable for delivering against commitments.
Data & Performance Optimization
- Collaborate with the analytics team to build and maintain robust performance dashboards for performance tracking and reporting.
- Conduct deep cohort incrementality and value analysis to inform investment decisions.
- Identify optimization levers across funnel performance: traffic quality user engagement conversion AOV retention etc.
- Make data-driven recommendations on budget allocation and scaling decisions.
What You Bring
- Over 10 years of experience in digital marketing with extensive knowledge in affiliate and performance marketing.
- Proven track record of driving measurable GMB and customer acquisition growth. P&L responsibility for a marketing channel preferred.
- Experience supporting live commerce creator ecosystems or marketplace businesses strongly preferred.
- Experience operating in fast paced ambiguous environments and building new playbooks from scratch.
Skills & Proficiencies
- Strong critical thinking paired with operational rigor.
- Advanced analytical capabilities; proficiency in SQL is highly desired.
- Strong negotiation and collaborator management skills.
- Comfortable challenging assumptions and influencing senior leadership.
- Clear communicator who sets expectations builds compelling narratives and drives accountability.
Leadership Attributes
- Ownership approach with high standards for execution.
- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to build structure where none exists.
- Bias toward balanced long-term growth rather than short-term gains.
- Collaborative but firm able to balance partnership with performance accountability.
Why This Role Matters
eBay Live and C2C initiatives serve as essential growth pillars for the marketplaces future. Affiliate marketing or equivalent experience is distinctly positioned to boost awareness trust and transaction velocity within these segments. This role will directly build how performance partnerships drive the upcoming phase of eBays development!
Additional Details
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$126800 - $204000Base 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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About Company
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