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Retail Standards and Trading Industrial Placement
We Empower People and Create Economic Opportunity
eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organisations of all sizes.
eBay鈥檚 strategic vision is to become the best global marketplace for buyers and sellers through a tech-led re-imagination of the company. Looking for a purpose-driven company that puts the customer at the heart of everything? A culture that encourages people to think big and be curious, to act with urgency and integrity and to be fearlessly inclusive? That鈥檚 who we are. If this sounds compelling, join eBay!
Retail Standards & Trading Associate
We have an Executive Placement role within the Buyer Success team. As part of the Buyer Success team, you will:
- Help track and improve the delivery experience for eBay buyers by monitoring performance, identifying issues, and supporting timely resolutions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Research competitor fulfilment strategies and emerging trends to recommend solutions that provide a best-in-class delivery experience for buyers.
- Support the implementation of shipping initiatives that enhance buyer satisfaction, including preparing updates, data analysis and Product consultation.聽
- Work closely with category managers to drive seller participation in our incentives programme聽
- Upskill and engage category managers to drive better standards through our incentives. For example minimise customer complaints by supporting category managers/sellers on how to reduce late deliveries聽
- Lead on delivering a retail moment which will provide the opportunity to develop project management skills.
About the teams:
eBay鈥檚 UK Head Office is based in beautiful Richmond right on the riverside, easily accessible from Central London. The team is made up of diversely rich backgrounds and people from all around the world. We鈥檙e a relatively small team in the UK so you will need to be able to navigate well across different parts of the business & be flexible within your role. This will enable you to relish the opportunities that come your way and take advantage of also being part of a large, global company.
What our Program offers:
- A 12-month full-time program that allows university 西瓜视频s to be part of our very successful and innovative business.
- The opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic team with full-time, on the job experience
- Mentoring by experienced leaders who will work with you to achieve your career goals
- Development of your business skills alongside strengthening your ability to profile yourself across different business teams and network.
- Competitive salary
What we are looking for:
- Currently enrolled in or will receive a Bachelor鈥檚 or Master鈥檚 Degree with a graduation date between September 2026 and September 2027.
- Available to complete a full-time placement starting during September 2025 until the Summer of 2026 (exact dates TBC).
- On track to receive a 2:1 or above in a Bachelor鈥檚 or Master鈥檚 Degree
- Excellent social skills
- A bias for action
- A customer first mindset
- Demonstrates a keen interest in e-commerce through buying and selling on diverse online platforms
- Passion and curiosity
- Flexibility to navigate a constantly evolving ecommerce landscape
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- The ability to build phenomenal relationships
- A good use of Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- A data savvy approach
We are operating a hybrid model and our UK office offers lots of perks, from massages to catering. We want to ensure our set up is inclusive, safe and fully supports our UK buyers and sellers.
Application deadline is 04 May 2025.
Additional Information:
We want to understand your motivations as to why you want to work in e-commerce and retail and why with us! We want to see your contribution in and outside your university, whether it be work related and/or extra-curricular activities.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
eBay Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. View our accessibility info to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. For more information see: EEO is the Law Poster and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
About Ebay
Whether you are buying new or used, plain or luxurious, commonplace or rare, trendy or one-of-a-kind 鈥� if it exists in the world, it probably is for sale on eBay. Our mission is to be the world鈥檚 favorite destination for discovering great value and unique selection.
We give sellers the platform, solutions, and support they need to grow their businesses and thrive. We measure our success by our customers' success. We empower people and create opportunity through Connected Commerce.鈩�
We focus on empowering our sellers, not competing with them. We are building stronger connections between buyers and sellers with product experiences that are fast, mobile, and secure. And we are transforming the individual selling experience to help you turn the things you no longer need into cash you can use.
Join our company and help us create more economic opportunity for everyone, including you.
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