Head of Movie Props, Goldin

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re 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. We're 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 team and the role: Goldin, an eBay company, is the leading collectibles marketplace platform, with millions of customers globally. Our mission is to be the most trusted destination for collectors of trading cards, memorabilia, comics, video games and more. We always put collectors first and hire the very best to join our team—Goldin would not be what it is today without our amazing employees. We take great pride in hiring and developing top talent who add to our culture and believe in our mission and vision. Goldin is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing market—and have a lot of fun doing it. We are seeking a Head of Movie Props. This role combines individual performance responsibilities with leadership of the Movie Prop consignment team. You will personally source high-end Movie Props and Hollywood related consignments, place them into auction, and handle communications end-to-end. Additionally, you will set category strategy, hire/develop/manage Consignment Directors within Movie Props, and partner across Auction Management, Cataloging, Marketing, and Operations to grow sales and deliver a best-in-class consignor experience. A strong knowledge of Movie Props is required; high-end sales experience and/or prior Category-related work is a plus. What you will accomplish: Grow a book of business and meet/exceed quarterly goals: Personally source high-end Movie Props and Entertainment related memorabilia consignments; review leads, create opportunities, and initiate contracts in Salesforce and Juro Evaluate Movie Props and Entertainment related memorabilia items, authenticate (identify counterfeit vs. authentic), estimate value, set opening bids, and select optimal auction placements Provide white-glove service from initial contact through post-sale, advising consignors to maximize price realization Lead the Movie Props and Entertainment related memorabilia consignment team and consignment strategy: Hire, onboard, develop, and manage Consignment Directors; coach performance and ensure goals are met Define and execute Movie Props and Entertainment related memorabilia consignment strategy; analyze sales data and trends to refine estimated values,, lotting, and calendar plans Partner with operations on updates to SOPs and standards for titles/descriptions, authentication approaches, research/editorial quality, and consignor communications Drive auction readiness and listing quality: Partner with Auction Management and Cataloging to ensure lots are priced, cataloged (descriptions/titles), researched, authenticated, photographed, and lotted correctly Coordinate with Marketing to select hero items and plan category-specific promotion across auctions and channels Review auction lineups for accuracy and impact; follow up to correct issues and optimize placement across events Expand category presence and brand: Represent Goldin publicly via social media, eBay Lives, Instagram Lives, trade shows, and category events as a subject-matter expert Build and manage a social media presence; monitor and respond to consignment leads; regularly film content supporting auction marketing Travel to consignors to review/pick up inventory; attend trade shows on behalf of Goldin (including international as needed) Enable operational