eBay Australia

We recently welcomed our VP & GM for Europe & International Markets Oliver Klinck to Sydney. During his visit we gained insights from our overseas markets, showcased innovative work the eBay Australia team has in the pipeline, and held sessions with our sellers, buyers, and partners. Most importantly, as it was Oliver’s first visit to Australia, we introduced him to our “one team” culture - from our lunchtime Phat City Walks around the city to our Family Day, where we invite team members to bring their families to the office for activities ranging from a reptile show to a jumping castle. It was a great way to showcase Aussie hospitality and the special culture of the eBay Australia team!

eBay Australia, in partnership with the Australian Fashion Council (AFC), is thrilled to announce the return of its Circular Fashion Fund to help innovative start-ups, small businesses, social enterprises, and charities scale their circular solutions. Applications are open until 15 November 2024. The Australian winner will receive $100,000 AUD, and the two runners-up will each receive $50,000 AUD in funding to scale their business. All three finalists will receive bespoke mentoring sessions, workshops and networking opportunities. For the first time, one finalist globally will be awarded ‘Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year’ and receive an additional investment of $300,000 (USD).* By the end of 2025, we will have invested $1.2 million USD and provided over 200 hours of mentoring and networking support from industry experts globally. Have you got a circular fashion solution? If so, apply now before November 15th to be part of fashion’s sustainable future! 👉 Apply for the eBay Circular Fashion Fund** here: https://lnkd.in/dMi_ayz2 #eBay #CircularFashionFund #circulareconomy #fashion #startups *The currency exchange rate for the $300,000 (USD) investment will vary depending on the time of the payout. **Terms and conditions apply.

Last week the OECD - OCDE came together to discuss their Consumer Policy agenda as a Ministerial Meeting. Andrea Stairs, our VP, Global Regulatory, Trust & Monetisation, joined as a member of Business at OECD (BIAC)’s delegation to agree on a declaration to protect and empower consumers in the digital and green transitions by: ♻️ Protecting and empowering consumers in the digital and green transition 🌎 Addressing new consumer product safety risks in a fast-evolving global marketplace 🤝 Working together, across borders in policy areas to protect and empower consumers 💪 Strengthening the evidence-base of consumer policy and effectiveness of enforcement Learn more about the Business at OECD (BIAC) priorities here: https://lnkd.in/e6AtbgDv

We’re excited to announce that Anne Marie Cheney, eBay Australia’s Fashion Lead, has been named one of RagTrader's Top Australian Fashion Leaders for 2024, recognised for her leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility. Alongside iconic brands like M.J. Bale, OrotonGroup and R.M.Williams, Anne-Marie’s recognition highlights her instrumental role in launching eBay Australia’s Circular Fashion Fund, a program supporting innovative startups with funding to drive forward their circular business. A huge congratulations to Anne-Marie – your work at eBay is helping to shape the future of fashion industry! See the full article below and congratulations to all those named in the list. #CSR #SustainableFashion #eBayAustralia #Ragtrader #prelovedfashion

Supporting our sellers is one of our top priorities. We’re hosting a pre-loved market update webinar followed by an eBay Seller Scale-up Zoom webinar on Thursday 26 September from 9.30am. Sellers can hear directly from eBay on pre-loved fashion insights and listing optimisations, as well as eBay and Google experts on how to boost their businesses in time for peak season. Session times: 9.30am: Fashion Forward: a pre-loved fashion market update with eBay insights and listing optimisation ideas 10am onwards: Account Tune-up: how to put insights eBay collects for sellers into practice to optimise their businesses eBay’s marketing toolkit: an overview of the free tools eBay offers to convert browsers into buyers Google Shopping unlocked: go under the hood and learn how to optimise eBay listings for Google Shopping Winning the retail marathon: understand how buyer behaviours are changing and what businesses can do to stay ahead You can join as a new, experienced or in-between seller, but get in quick as there are only 500 spots available. Details Date: 26 September, 2024 Time: 9:30-11:00am Where: via Zoom, link shared after registering Register for each session below! Preloved fashion session: https://lnkd.in/gVe9ixAf Seller scale up: https://lnkd.in/gtsCEYjp

Last week we attended the Auto Parts Recyclers Association of Australia (APRAA) conference where we connected with recycled parts sellers and learned about some of the exciting innovations driving this $2-billion industry forward. eBay’s Head of Auto Parts and Accessories Courtney Graham was joined by eBay sellers JJ Auto Parts and Tasmanian Auto Recyclers, demonstrating the online opportunity for recycled parts businesses. This was followed by a session with James Sheringham helping sellers get the most out of selling on eBay. The team also learned more about the positive impact these businesses drive for the environment with ~70% recovery rate of end of life vehicles, showcasing just how important continued focus in recycled parts in Australia is.

Congratulations to our 2024 graduates who recently completed their first rotation at eBay. Nanor Mouradian, Jacob Boghos, Chandy Jang and Margarita Christian recently shared insights from their first 6 months at eBay in a presentation to the team. 🌟 As part of our Grad Program onboarding, our grads get to visit eBay sellers to learn about their businesses, network with our team, meet our Authenticators at the authentication centre and complete an eBay selling challenge. Now they begin their second rotation in a new area of the business to immerse themselves in how we empower economic opportunity and support our buyers and sellers. Way to go, team! 👏 #LifeAtEbay  #EmergingTalent #eBayGradProgram

Last week we were lucky to visit one of eBay’s recycled parts sellers New Model Wreckers in Smithfield, Sydney. The eBay team had a tour of the facility and learned about the meticulous processes behind auto part recycling and how the parts find their new home. The Auto Parts Recyclers Association of Australia (APRAA) estimates that 100,000 tonnes of waste from end of life vehicles is generated annually. Sellers like New Model Wreckers not only help auto parts stay in circulation, saving them from landfill, but also save consumers money which is more important than ever during the current cost of living crisis. We are proud to partner with the tens of thousands of top rated auto parts and accessories businesses operating on eBay. Thank you to New Model Wreckers for lifting the hood on this innovative industry.

🏆✨ Congratulations to the eBay team members who have been recognised as our Heroes for their achievements. We are excited to celebrate the dedication, innovation and boldness displayed by Nick Sauerman, Courtney Graham and Keaton Luke Dickinson. Thank you to our Heroes for their commitment to delivering on our goals and for playing a pivotal role in enhancing our platform, empowering our community and delivering exceptional experiences to our buyers and sellers. 🎉🚀

In the last few weeks, our team participated in #IAmRemarkable workshops, facilitated by Amy A. and Nanor Mouradian. These sessions were instrumental in honing the skill of self-promotion, an essential yet frequently underutilised tool in professional advancement. The ability to effectively communicate our achievements is not only a necessity for career progression, but a useful tool for inner-monologue. We were reminded that it’s not bragging if it is based on facts. 💼✨ Throughout the workshop, our team members were equipped with strategic approaches to confidently articulate their accomplishments and prepare them for mid-year feedback and evaluation sessions. Thank you to everyone who participated and the facilitators for making everyone feel comfortable to practise self-promotion without fear of judgement. #IAmRemarkable #CareerGrowth #SelfPromotion #ProfessionalDevelopment #NegotiationSkills