About the role
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 100,000 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. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us. Taking ownership and driving impact Being open to change and feedback Being passionate about our mission and our customers. Your Mission You will shape and manage the Books auctions by evaluating, selecting, and presenting high-quality lots. Your expertise ensures that listings are accurate, compelling, and aligned with market demand. By leveraging your knowledge and network, you will help grow the category, onboard relevant sellers, and maintain fair and transparent transactions for users. Knowledge of French literature books is highly appreciated and will be considered a strong asset. What You’ll Do Evaluate submitted book lots and determine their suitability for auction Create clear and attractive listings to drive engagement and sales Assess titles, descriptions, and images to ensure quality and accuracy Provide estimated values based on expertise and market knowledge Guide sellers on auction performance, pricing, and optimisation strategies Monitor auction results and extract insights to improve future outcomes Onboard and develop relationships with sellers, expanding the European buyer market What You’ll Bring Expert knowledge in Books, ideally within the literary or antiquarian domain Broad understanding of publications, with generalist knowledge as a plus Experience trading on platforms such as Catawiki, eBay, 1stDibs, Yahoo, or at book and antiquarian fairs Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret auction data and trends Commercial awareness, including pricing, sell-through rates, and cash flow dynamics Excellent communication skills, with a professional and courteous approach Strong research skills and a well-developed network within the books and collectibles market