Expert Rugs Job at Catawiki

Job Description

As an Expert Rugs in the Home Decor category team, you will be closely involved with evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our users. Collaborating with other experts and using your own knowledge from all over the globe, you will be responsible for creating attractive auctions 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, lot 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. You bring strong expertise in rugs (Oriental, Persian, Kilims, Silk, North African) and a commercial mindset to grow the Machine-Made Rugs segment. You understand what makes a piece desirable, collectible, and suitable for auction, and can translate that knowledge into compelling, high-performing auctions. But beyond curation, you will actively build the category. You will proactively identify new types of supply and emerging trends within the market. You will collaborate closely with Sales to attract high-potential sellers, onboard new supply sources, and strategically grow the Rugs portfolio. You understand that growth comes from both quality and volume, and you know how to balance both.

Job Responsibility

Evaluating and arranging lots submitted by users
Reviewing lot titles, descriptions, lot pictures, and providing users with an estimated value
Rejecting submissions in a professional and courteous manner
Creating attractive auctions every week
Proactively identifying new types of supply and emerging trends within the market
Collaborating closely with Sales to attract high-potential sellers, onboard new supply sources, and strategically grow the Rugs portfolio

Requirements

Expertise in hand-knotted rugs, including Oriental and Persian carpets, silk rugs, and Kelims
Ability to confidently assess authenticity, age, condition, restorations, and material quality
Comfortable valuing objects and determining realistic market prices based on images and limited information
Commercial experience, such as price negotiations, establishing seller agreements, and actively sourcing new sellers or business leads (preferred)
Natural team player who thrives in a diverse and international team environment
Excellent communication skills in English
Strong computer skills and comfortable working with digital tools
Commercially driven and growth-oriented
Comfortable working with sales targets and performance metrics
Analytical and confident in interpreting auction data
Curious about using AI tools to streamline workflows
Comfortable working remotely and independently

Nice to have

Commercial experience, such as price negotiations, establishing seller agreements, and actively sourcing new sellers or business leads

What we offer

€100 Catavoucher when you join
€50 Catavoucher on your birthday
Extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”
Additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events

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