The Opportunity:

eBay is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Intern to play a pivotal role in expanding our seller base in UAE and driving business growth on the eBay.com platform through Cross Border Ecommerce. This individual will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and onboarding new sellers, as well as developing and implementing strategies to help existing sellers scale their businesses. This is a high-impact role requiring a strong understanding of e-commerce, excellent relationship-building skills, and a passion for driving tangible results.

Primary Responsibilities:

Seller Acquisition:

• Proactively prospect and qualify leads through various channels, including industry events, online research, referrals, and partnerships.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to prioritize and convert the high-potential leads into sellers in the assigned categories.
• Reach out decision makers through email, phone all or through LinkedIn and other social media channels to organize for in person meeting or call.
• Present the value proposition of selling on eBay.com to potential sellers, effectively communicating the benefits and opportunities.
• Register high potential leads into ebay sellers and train them on listing, store creation and bestselling practices.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective sellers.

Business Growth:

• Develop and implement strategies to drive sales growth and engagement for newly onboarded and existing sellers.
• Provide guidance and support to sellers on optimizing their listings, pricing strategies, merchandising, marketing and overall performance on the ebay.
• Identify opportunities for sellers to expand their product offerings and reach new customer segments worldwide in the countries in which ebay is having direct presence.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., category, marketing, product, seller support) to develop and deliver programs and resources that support seller success.
• Monitor seller performance metrics and identify trends, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitive landscape, and eBay platform updates to identify new opportunities for seller growth.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key sellers.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned sellers, addressing their needs and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Act as an advocate for sellers within the eBay organization.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to seller acquisition and growth.
• Provide regular updates on progress against targets and identify any potential roadblocks.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize strategies.