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At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day. We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 110,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts. Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects.
Job Responsibility:
Drive the growth and quality of Catawiki’s German, Austrian and Swiss Classical and Modern Art category by sourcing, evaluating and curating artworks across key historical periods and movements
Source, evaluate and curate artworks across German, Austrian and Swiss Classical and Modern Art, ensuring a strong and relevant auction pipeline
Assess a high volume of submissions with varying value, maintaining consistent quality and accuracy in selection decisions
Write expert lot descriptions, set estimates and recommend reserve prices aligned with current market conditions
Build and convert a pipeline of sellers by visiting prospects, running meetings and providing clear commercial guidance
Partner with Account Managers to design and deliver single-seller auctions and execute seller growth strategies
Represent Catawiki at fairs and industry events to strengthen market presence and secure high-quality consignments
Develop and maintain relationships with galleries, dealers, collectors and institutions to drive consistent supply and category growth
Requirements:
Proven expertise in German, Austrian and Swiss Classical and Modern Art, including appraisal, provenance research and pricing
Experience in gallery management, auction houses or art dealing within European art markets
Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, convert leads and grow seller relationships
Established credibility and network within German-speaking art markets
Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with experts, sales teams and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
Fluency in German and English, with additional languages considered a plus
What we offer:
€100 Catavoucher when you join
€50 Catavoucher on your birthday
an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”
additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events