Decorative Objects & Antiques Expert - Maternity Cover

About the role

As an Expert on Decorative Objects & Antiques in the Classic Interiors 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.

Aside from evaluating lots submitted by our users and compiling auctions together with your colleagues, you are also responsible together with the sales team for developing the seller base of the decorative object auctions. You will proactively review seller segments, assist team members in onboarding high-potential leads and upselling existing sellers, making use of your extensive network of potential sellers, buyers, and experts.

What you’ll bring

• You have a generalist knowledge of decorative interior objects and enjoy working with a broad variety of objects - anything from lamps to candle sticks; mirrors to tapestries, and boxes to bookends and so much more;
• You have a special place in your heart for pre-owned vintage and antique objects, and know what repairs and restorations look like, and you know how to judge the age of an object;
• You know your materials: woods, metals, silvers, etc;
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to work under pressure;
• You have an interest in developing a network of dealers/buyers;
• Some documented commercial experience such as price negotiations, setting up commercial seller agreements, actively sourcing new business and leads is preferred but not necessary;
• You are a natural team player and thrive in a diverse team environment;
• Excellent English communication;
• Great computer skills necessary;
• An affinity for numbers and analysing auction results is a plus!

Where you’ll be

The role can be based in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, or other European countries with a work from home arrangement.