Pre-owned & Brand Jewellery Expert

Who we are

A piece of the moon, a complete dinosaur skeleton, the Pope's hat, the world's smallest book - at Catawiki, we come across exceptional objects such as these every day.

Catawiki is the leading online marketplace to buy and sell special objects. We offer over 75,000 special objects in auction every week — each reviewed and selected by one of Catawiki’s hundreds of in-house experts specialised in Art, Design, Jewellery, Fashion, Classic Cars, Collectables and many more.

We've sold 10 million unique items to date and it’s our mission to become the world’s most popular auction destination for special objects.

We’re an innovative, pioneering and fast-growing scale-up. If you think you can make a difference to our team, go ahead and apply.

About the role and team

We are looking for an experienced Jewellery expert with a specialism in Pre-Owned & Brand Jewellery to support the team of experts in a growing area of Catawiki Jewellery auctions..

What you’ll do
- 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 users. 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.

Who you are

We’re seeking someone who prides themselves on their professionalism with a blend of the following attributes:

- Expert knowledge in your field;
- Gemmology Diploma from one of the schools recognised by the FEEG + GIA.
- 5+ years experience in the Jewellery trade with knowledge in the manufacturing process and quality control;
- Experience in appraising & assessing Pre-owned & Brand Jewellery;
- Good grasp of market prices and good understanding of the various layers needed when curating a lot online;
- Extensive trade knowledge with a network of potential sellers and experts in your field;
- Documented commercial / customer facing experience;
- Excellent communicative skills;
- Good computer skills are essential;
- The diplomatic competence needed to act as a mediator in disputes between users;
- A real team player;
- Fluent English language skills

Here’s what we can offer you

This is your chance to become part of a fast but sustainable growing tech company You will have an exciting role in a young, fast-growing, dynamic & international organisation. You'll be part of an enthusiastic, highly motivated team of 800+ international Catawikians; you'll have big responsibilities and can really create something. Additionally you can expect:

- Working with a top notch team acting on a champions league level in a super complex dynamic environment; you will learn a lot
- A diverse and international team with over 50 different nationalities.
- A great office located in the heart of Amsterdam with an easy-going atmosphere.
- Our entrepreneurial environment encourages everyone to take initiative and experiment with new ideas. You’ll actively contribute to the growth of the Catawiki platform.
- Tailor-made trainings to facilitate your personal and professional growth
- The fun part Our Activity Committee plans everything from ‘CataFooty’ to International Food Festivals, Friday Drinks, Board Game Nights, Pub Quizzes and Boot Camps
- Stock Options: All Catawikians are granted 100 Stock Options after 12 months of service.
- And there’s more Paid holidays, holiday allowance and a fantastic pension plan paid for by Catawiki.

Our commitment to you

Catawiki’s eclectic team represents an international and intergenerational mix of people from different professional and cultural backgrounds. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment, committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to the table.

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