Full-Time

Senior Preowned Jewellery Expert

Catawiki

Catawiki

501-1,000 employees

Online auction marketplace for unique objects

No salary listed

Remote in Italy

Remote

Fully remote; based in Italy.

Category
Product (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • A Gemmology Diploma from one of the schools recognised by the FEEG or GIA
  • 5–10 years’ experience in the jewellery, diamonds or precious stones trade with knowledge of the market and the ability to perform gemmological and authentication tests
  • Project management capabilities, with proven experience partnering closely with other cross-functional teams to drive complex initiatives
  • Good grasp of market prices and understanding of jewellery second-hand market and B2B and B2C jewellery market dynamics
  • Experience in appraising and assessing jewellery
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
  • Extensive trade knowledge with a network of potential sellers and experts in your field
  • A real team player with excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in computer tools used for data analysis, reporting and presentations For example Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Google Slides
  • The diplomatic competence needed to act as a mediator in disputes between users
  • Fluent English language skills; Italian is a plus
Responsibilities
  • As a Catawiki expert, you will use your specialist knowledge, to be responsible for creating attractive auctions by evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our sellers
  • Balanced with your knowledge and experience of the trade, you will review the lot titles, descriptions, pictures, and provide users with an estimated and realistic value based on this information
  • One of our main focuses is to keep user transactions as transparent and fair as possible, and your expertise and experience play a large part in maintaining this standard
  • We pride ourselves on being a unique, interactive platform so a professional, polite and courteous approach with our sellers is an absolutely essential attribute
  • Your efforts result in exceptional auctions that bidders will find irresistible
  • To keep your own auctions attracting bidders, you will be regularly working with our sales department, to recruit and develop new sellers and diversify the selection of lots offered in your auctions
  • Finally, you’ll also be working together with our marketing department to generate an increase of potential bidder attention at your auction

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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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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