About the role

We are looking for a fashion expert with strong experience and expertise in bags and accessories in particular.

Experts will commit to a full-time engagement. Diplomas or experience in similar functions are preferred but not a necessity.

What you’ll do

As an expert, you will be closely involved with evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our users. Using your expert knowledge and extensive network, you will be responsible for creating attractive lot listings every week.

Catawiki strives to keep user transactions as transparent and fair as possible, and your expertise and experience play a large part in maintaining this standard; you know better than anyone what items are of interest to our users. You will review lot titles, descriptions, and pictures and provide users with an estimated value based on this information. If you need to reject a submission, you do so in a professional and courteous manner.

Your efforts result in exceptional auctions that bidders will find irresistible. We also expect you to keep your own auction interesting by working with our sales department, thereby drawing in new sellers and diversifying the selection of lots offered at your auction. Finally, you’ll also be working together with our marketing department to generate an increase in potential bidder attention at your auction.

We are looking for a candidate with clear domain expertise in the luxury fashion sector. This may include people within the industry, fashion sellers, or passionate collectors. We are not looking for shop assistants, personal shoppers, or people with a general affinity with luxury goods (without expert knowledge of luxury)

What you’ll bring

• Expert knowledge in your field;
• A deep understanding of price dynamics in your field;
• Expert eye for authenticity authenticity;
• Documented commercial experience;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong negotiation skills;
• Good computer skills;
• A network of potential sellers and experts in your field;
• The diplomatic competence needed to act as a mediator in disputes between users;
• Professional fluency in the German language, both written and verbal;
• Professional fluency in the English language, both written and verbal;
• Experience working in e-commerce is preferred by not necessary.

Where you’ll be

As an expert in the Clothing department, you are based in the DACH region or the Netherlands and will work with a work-from-home arrangement.