Full-Time

Category Marketing Manager

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WhatNot

WhatNot

501-1,000 employees

Online marketplace for authentic collectibles

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

£80k - £100kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

London, UK

Team members must be within commuting distance of the London, UK hub.

Category
General Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • 5+ years of marketing experience in a fast paced environment.
  • Fluent in both English and French, with a deep understanding of the French market.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to fully own strategy and content across multiple marketing channels.
  • Creative thinker with an aptitude for content creation and copywriting.
  • Experience tracking KPIs and monitoring success for marketing programs.
  • Scrappy and flexible enough to work in a fast-paced startup environment with limited guidance.
Responsibilities
  • Own buyer acquisition across the priority categories in the local market, devising campaigns and events that generate buzz and grow those categories demand.
  • Develop and execute on the social media strategy for your market's categories across multiple channels and platforms.
  • Identify and pursue PR and influencer opportunities in the local market across categories.
  • Build scalable resources and toolkits to help sellers better market their channels and grow their audiences on the platform.
  • Measure and iterate on the effectiveness of category marketing initiatives.

Whatnot.com operates as an online marketplace dedicated to collectibles, particularly focusing on items like Funkos and FiGPiNs. The platform ensures that every collectible listed is 100% authentic through a rigorous verification process that includes hand authentication, providing trust and security for both buyers and sellers. It primarily serves collectors and enthusiasts who are passionate about pop culture and are in search of rare and exclusive items from franchises such as Marvel Comics and Star Wars. Whatnot.com distinguishes itself from competitors by charging low fees on sales and offering seller protection, which guarantees prompt and secure payments. The company's goal is to create a safe and reliable environment for collectors to buy and sell their prized items.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$470.9M

Headquarters

Marina del Rey, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

34%

2 year growth

89%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Livestream shopping partnerships boost Whatnot's visibility and user engagement.
  • Collaboration with PSA enhances trust and attracts serious collectors to the platform.
  • Series D funding of $260M supports technology investment and market expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from platforms like Popshop Live could erode market share.
  • The collectibles market's volatility may impact sales and inventory management.
  • Rapid growth could lead to operational inefficiencies and cultural challenges.

What makes WhatNot unique

  • Whatnot offers a unique marketplace for 100% authenticated collectible items.
  • The platform focuses on niche markets like Funkos and FiGPiNs, attracting dedicated collectors.
  • Whatnot's hand authentication process builds trust among buyers and sellers.

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Benefits

Competitive base salary and stock options

Unlimited Vacation Policy and No Meeting Holidays

Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short term disability & Long term Disability

Work From Home Support

Up to $500 monthly to spend within Whatnot App

Care benefits