- Top 10% of respondersCatawiki is in the top 10% of companies in terms of response time to applications
- Responds within two weeksBased on past data, Catawiki usually responds to incoming applications within two weeks
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
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Hiring contact
James Lesner
Head of Recruitment • 11 years
Amsterdam
About the job
Your Mission
We are looking for a dynamic and commercially driven Expert Watches to grow and strengthen our presence in the Japanese watch market. This role combines deep horological expertise with strong sales and relationship-building capabilities.
You will be responsible for sourcing high-quality watch consignments, developing partnerships with sellers and dealers, and ensuring that all curated items meet our quality and pricing standards.
What You’ll Do
Watch Expertise & Curation
- Evaluate, authenticate, and curate watches for auction, ensuring high-quality standards
- Provide accurate pricing guidance aligned with market trends and platform strategy
- Advise sellers on lot composition, descriptions, and presentation to maximize performance
- Monitor auction results and continuously refine pricing and selection strategy
Business Development & Sales
- Guide and train sellers on pricing, including expected sale ranges and defining competitive price points to maximize auction performance.
- Proactively source new sellers, dealers, and collections within the Japanese market
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and high-value clients
- Drive consignment volume and quality through active outreach and networking
- Identify market opportunities and contribute to local growth strategy
Market & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a local market expert, providing insights on trends, brands, and buyer behavior
- Represent the company at events, trade shows, and industry gatherings
- Collaborate with internal teams (category & sales management, marketing, customer service) to optimize performance
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in the watch industry (e.g., dealer, auction house, specialist, or collector-level expertise)
- Strong commercial mindset with experience in sales, business development, or account management
- Deep knowledge of watch brands, models, pricing, and market dynamics
- Established network within the Japanese watch ecosystem is a strong plus
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills in japanese and preferably in english
- Fluent in Japanese (spoken and written)
- Advanced in English (spoken and written)
- Ability to work in an international environment and communicate with global teams
Where You’ll Be
This is a 100% remote role based in Japan, with daily collaboration with teams in Japan and across Europe.
応募概要
- 給与: 要相談 ※経験やスキルに応じて決定します。
- 雇用形態: 契約社員・EOR(雇用代行)
- 試用期間: 6ヶ月(待遇に差異はありません)
- 勤務時間: 1日実働8時間・完全週休2日制 (土日)・有給休暇 20日
福利厚生:
- PC支給
- 社会保険
- 厚生年金
- 出張手当 など
- メンタルヘルスサポート制度
About the company
- Top 10% of respondersCatawiki is in the top 10% of companies in terms of response time to applications
- Responds within two weeksBased on past data, Catawiki usually responds to incoming applications within two weeks
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
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