Events and Production Executive, 6 months FTC (div/f/m)

This role is part of our eBay Inhouse team, where you will be employed by DEPT® but embedded within eBay.

JOB PURPOSE

This role sits in the eBay EU Brand team, you will be responsible for delivering our brand led eBay Live production and event activity across Fashion and Collectibles categories. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Be responsible for end‑to‑end planning and scheduling for eBay Live and brand IRL and online events, aligning with the overarching framework and activation strategy; in partnership with event and brand leads.
• Partner with category brand managers to translate category strategies into event and eBay Live plans, ensuring each activation ladders up to category objectives and audience insights.
• Own in‑market delivery for brand‑led eBay Live activations, from planning and briefing through live execution and post‑campaign review, capturing learnings and best practices.
• Oversee event and production execution with brand managers, programming team and agency partners, defining run‑of‑show, technical requirements and supporting plans 
• Ensure all event and eBay Live activity is delivered on budget and to defined scope and quality; forecast, track, and reconcile costs and timelines.
• Manage relationships with event and production agency partners; set scopes of work and deliverables, negotiate terms, and hold partners accountable to creative/production standards.
• Build, implement, and monitor the event measurement framework; evaluate impact across reach, engagement, conversion, and brand metrics, and recommend data‑driven optimisations.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A driven, self-starter mindset with a passion for creative excellence and high-quality execution
• Strong attention to detail 
• Event and production experience 
• Experience in working with agency partners —confident in briefing, managing and overseeing execution 
• Exceptionally strong project management and organizational skills; able to juggle multiple workstreams and timelines.
• Clear communicator who thrives in cross-functional setups and fast-paced environments
• Flexibility required in working hours and travel to be able to support key events in person 
• Proficiency in both German and English languages

WE OFFER

• Flexible hybrid working policy (2 days at the office, depending on location);
• Company pension scheme.
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform.
• €30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport.
• Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals.
• Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.