Full-Time

Expert Literature Books

Catawiki

Catawiki

501-1,000 employees

Online auction marketplace for unique objects

No salary listed

Remote in Germany

Remote

Fully remote; candidates must reside in Germany.

Category
Product (1)
Required Skills
Market Research
Requirements
  • Expert knowledge in Books, ideally within the literary or antiquarian domain
  • Broad understanding of publications, with generalist knowledge as a plus
  • Experience trading on platforms such as Catawiki, eBay, 1stDibs, Yahoo, or at book and antiquarian fairs
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret auction data and trends
  • Commercial awareness, including pricing, sell-through rates, and cash flow dynamics
  • Excellent communication skills, with a professional and courteous approach
  • Strong research skills and a well-developed network within the books and collectibles market
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate submitted book lots and determine their suitability for auction
  • Create clear and attractive listings to drive engagement and sales
  • Assess titles, descriptions, and images to ensure quality and accuracy
  • Provide estimated values based on expertise and market knowledge
  • Guide sellers on auction performance, pricing, and optimisation strategies
  • Monitor auction results and extract insights to improve future outcomes
  • Onboard and develop relationships with sellers, expanding the European buyer market

Catawiki is an online marketplace that runs weekly auctions for rare and distinctive items across categories like art, antiques, classic cars, and jewelry. Items are listed by sellers and are curated and verified by experts to ensure authenticity and quality, after which they are auctioned to buyers. The platform makes money by taking a commission on each sale. What sets Catawiki apart is the combination of expert authentication and curation with a recurring weekly auction format, helping buyers discover trusted, one-of-a-kind pieces while giving sellers a consistent channel to reach collectors and enthusiasts. The company aims to grow its catalog and audience by expanding categories and improving the user experience, so more people can buy and sell distinctive items in a secure marketplace.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$258.5M

Headquarters

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sports memorabilia sales grow 60% after Groupama-FDJ partnership in 2023.
  • CoverGenius partnership embeds XCover insurance for seamless global shipments.
  • Mearto partnership expands fine art, antiques sales via 600 weekly auctions.

What critics are saying

  • Heritage Auctions undercuts with lower fees, erodes premium seller volume now.
  • Sotheby's, Christie's online auctions capture European collectors in 12 months.
  • OpenSea dominates NFT auctions, cannibalizes art categories in 18 months.

What makes Catawiki unique

  • Expert network of 240 curates 75,000+ weekly objects across 22 categories.
  • Weekly auctions ensure authenticity for art, antiques, jewelry, classic cars.
  • Commission model charges 12.5% seller fee, 9% plus €3 buyer fee.

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