Senior Strategy Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Who you are
- Strong bias to building sustainable outcomes
- 10-12 years of proven experience, inclusive of 3 years in management consulting and 5 years in developing and implementing strategic initiatives
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to encourage and empower teams
- Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, financial and storytelling abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate sophisticated ideas clearly and persuasively
- Strong ability to implement with results and willingness to get involved and stay hands-on when necessary
- Proven experience working across teams to encourage constructive debate, build consensus and then focus and drive to execution
- An MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
What the job involves
- TCGplayer connects hobbyists and hobby businesses to communities. We relentlessly improve the exchange of things and thoughts that fuel passions, providing the most compelling destination and tools for collectible card game enthusiasts and professional sellers!
- TCGplayer, now a part of eBay, promotes and drives growth of our products and services by connecting a global community of millions of buyers with tens of thousands of sellers in a $25B global collectible hobby market
- TCGplayer’s Strategy Team is the compass of the organization, charting the course for future growth and market leadership through insightful analysis, innovative thinking, and strategic planning
- We identify, assess, and help drive critical initiatives that propel the company towards achieving its long-term goals, while navigating the complexities of an ever-evolving business landscape. Our team prides itself on a culture that champions camaraderie, embraces diversity, and exudes passion!
- Develop, maintain, and socialize a comprehensive strategy and plan including high level financial modeling to focus resources, meet customer needs and deliver results for TCGplayer
- Lead the strategic decision-making processes and provide recommendations based on in-depth analysis and forecasting - this is focused on building balanced differentiation clearly aligned with meeting our customers’ top needs; this is as much about deciding what not to do as it is about deciding what to do
- Lead, mentor and develop team members to build a hard-working strategy and BI team
- Ensure the team is structured to conduct detailed market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats
- Support the development of challenging but achievable strategic initiatives and, when necessary, adjust to respond to changing market conditions and business priorities
- Communicate strategic plans and insights effectively to stakeholders
- Partner with TCGplayer’s parent company, eBay, on broader strategic discussions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Family Leave Program
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Free coaching, counseling and mental health services
- Stock Options for all employees
- Merch
- Parking Stipend
- Fitness Equipment
- After-work Activities
- Constant Learning - Monthly classrooms provide a deeper understanding of company operations, while educational resources help every team member evolve personally and professionally
- Game nights complete with card games, board games and video games. (Plus, we have our own Pauper Magic & Pokémon leagues)
- A casual dress code
- Open office with coworking stations for collaboration and quiet rooms for solitude - treadmill desks and yoga balls help you stay active, while a company library, book club and writing group keep your mind inspired
- Laptop
- Hackathons
- Real-time peer-to-peer feedback tools
About TCGplayer (an eBay company)
A subsidiary of eBay, TCGplayer is a leading online technology platform for the collectibles industry. We connect thousands of buyers and sellers across the world to power trading card game (TCG) sales through physical stores, websites, mobile apps and the TCGplayer Marketplace.
What sets TCGplayer apart is our community mindset; it is ingrained in how we operate. We emphasize the entire customer experience, working with buyers and sellers from end-to-end to harness our passion for innovation and create a diverse community of collectible enthusiasts across our platform.
Like eBay, TCGplayer is a purpose-driven company and we pride ourselves on creating a culture that fosters camaraderie, embraces diversity and exudes passion. And, when it comes to our employees, we work to ensure our team is the strongest it can possibly be, both in and out of the workplace. Our employees are the key to our success and we’re proud to offer compelling benefits including incentive/bonus programs, employee stock purchase plans, generous PTO packages, 401k matching and competitive health benefits.
Interested in joining our team and helping us shape the future of the collectibles industry? Visit careers.tcgplayer.com today.
Senior Strategy Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Who you are
- Strong bias to building sustainable outcomes
- 10-12 years of proven experience, inclusive of 3 years in management consulting and 5 years in developing and implementing strategic initiatives
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to encourage and empower teams
- Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, financial and storytelling abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate sophisticated ideas clearly and persuasively
- Strong ability to implement with results and willingness to get involved and stay hands-on when necessary
- Proven experience working across teams to encourage constructive debate, build consensus and then focus and drive to execution
- An MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
What the job involves
- TCGplayer connects hobbyists and hobby businesses to communities. We relentlessly improve the exchange of things and thoughts that fuel passions, providing the most compelling destination and tools for collectible card game enthusiasts and professional sellers!
- TCGplayer, now a part of eBay, promotes and drives growth of our products and services by connecting a global community of millions of buyers with tens of thousands of sellers in a $25B global collectible hobby market
- TCGplayer’s Strategy Team is the compass of the organization, charting the course for future growth and market leadership through insightful analysis, innovative thinking, and strategic planning
- We identify, assess, and help drive critical initiatives that propel the company towards achieving its long-term goals, while navigating the complexities of an ever-evolving business landscape. Our team prides itself on a culture that champions camaraderie, embraces diversity, and exudes passion!
- Develop, maintain, and socialize a comprehensive strategy and plan including high level financial modeling to focus resources, meet customer needs and deliver results for TCGplayer
- Lead the strategic decision-making processes and provide recommendations based on in-depth analysis and forecasting - this is focused on building balanced differentiation clearly aligned with meeting our customers’ top needs; this is as much about deciding what not to do as it is about deciding what to do
- Lead, mentor and develop team members to build a hard-working strategy and BI team
- Ensure the team is structured to conduct detailed market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats
- Support the development of challenging but achievable strategic initiatives and, when necessary, adjust to respond to changing market conditions and business priorities
- Communicate strategic plans and insights effectively to stakeholders
- Partner with TCGplayer’s parent company, eBay, on broader strategic discussions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Family Leave Program
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Free coaching, counseling and mental health services
- Stock Options for all employees
- Merch
- Parking Stipend
- Fitness Equipment
- After-work Activities
- Constant Learning - Monthly classrooms provide a deeper understanding of company operations, while educational resources help every team member evolve personally and professionally
- Game nights complete with card games, board games and video games. (Plus, we have our own Pauper Magic & Pokémon leagues)
- A casual dress code
- Open office with coworking stations for collaboration and quiet rooms for solitude - treadmill desks and yoga balls help you stay active, while a company library, book club and writing group keep your mind inspired
- Laptop
- Hackathons
- Real-time peer-to-peer feedback tools
About TCGplayer (an eBay company)
A subsidiary of eBay, TCGplayer is a leading online technology platform for the collectibles industry. We connect thousands of buyers and sellers across the world to power trading card game (TCG) sales through physical stores, websites, mobile apps and the TCGplayer Marketplace.
What sets TCGplayer apart is our community mindset; it is ingrained in how we operate. We emphasize the entire customer experience, working with buyers and sellers from end-to-end to harness our passion for innovation and create a diverse community of collectible enthusiasts across our platform.
Like eBay, TCGplayer is a purpose-driven company and we pride ourselves on creating a culture that fosters camaraderie, embraces diversity and exudes passion. And, when it comes to our employees, we work to ensure our team is the strongest it can possibly be, both in and out of the workplace. Our employees are the key to our success and we’re proud to offer compelling benefits including incentive/bonus programs, employee stock purchase plans, generous PTO packages, 401k matching and competitive health benefits.
Interested in joining our team and helping us shape the future of the collectibles industry? Visit careers.tcgplayer.com today.