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Category Lead

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WhatNot

WhatNot

501-1,000 employees

Online marketplace for authentic collectibles

Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$160k - $210kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, client-facing role in high-output environments, such as: Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, or partnerships at a fast-paced tech company
  • You operate as a player/coach and will get in the weeds to produce results in a highly ambiguous environment
  • You are scrappy and no job is too small
  • You are a world-class leader with experience managing and developing a team
  • You are deeply analytical and comfortable understanding and manipulating data to gain and take action on business insights
Responsibilities
  • Map the market, dive into the data, talk to sellers and buyers to build a perspective on how we should scale the category on Whatnot.
  • Define our action plan for addressing key challenges and opportunities in the category.
  • Manage a team of dotted line reports in account management, sales and marketing to onboard and grow sellers, activate influencers and run community events. Develop and mentor your team members to take ownership over their key initiatives.
  • Source, execute, and manage the highest priority partnerships in the category.
  • Own our data to define and monitor key success metrics in the category, using those insights to prioritize key focus areas for your team.
  • Identify category unlocks, and work cross-functionally with product, marketing, operations, engineering to bring to life solutions and initiatives that will step-change category growth.
  • Work alongside executives to propose and execute tests that can give insight we need to adapt to the evolving needs of the category.
  • Be an advocate of our mission as you build relationships with top sellers and buyers, seeking to understand their perspectives and ensuring that our product meets their needs.
  • Carry our culture by guiding your team to deeply understand the core components of the business and product so they can best pitch sellers and grow your community.

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 serves a community of collectors and enthusiasts who seek rare and exclusive items from popular 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

$464.7M

Headquarters

Marina del Rey, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

33%

2 year growth

89%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Whatnot's recent $260M Series D funding round and $3.7B valuation highlight its strong financial health and growth potential.
  • Partnerships with major brands like Marvel Comics and Professional Sports Authentication (PSA) enhance Whatnot's credibility and market reach.
  • The expansion into livestream shopping and additional collectible categories indicates a commitment to innovation and market diversification.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on collectibles like Funkos and FiGPiNs may limit market size and growth potential compared to broader marketplaces.
  • Rapid expansion and scaling, including the planned increase to over 300 employees, could lead to operational challenges and cultural misalignment.

What makes WhatNot unique

  • Whatnot.com offers the largest collection of 100% authenticated collectibles, ensuring trust and security for buyers and sellers, unlike many competitors.
  • The platform's focus on niche markets like Funkos and FiGPiNs, combined with hand authentication, sets it apart from broader online marketplaces.
  • Whatnot's low fees and seller protection provide a competitive edge, making it an attractive option for both buyers and sellers in the collectibles market.

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