Automobilia Expert at Catawiki - Grow in Auctions in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a specialist "expert" role — a relatively rare category in the remote job market. Catawiki's model relies on in-house domain experts to curate and validate auction lots, meaning your niche knowledge of Automobilia and car parts is the core value proposition, not generalist skills. This protects your position from commoditization.
Skills developed:
- Auction strategy and reserve pricing optimization — directly transferable to Christie's, Sotheby's, RM Sotheby's, or independent auction houses
- E-commerce category management at scale (100,000+ listings/week)
- Remote stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration in a 800+ person company
- Data-driven performance analysis (sell-through rates, cash flow metrics)
Compensation: No salary is disclosed, which is a yellow flag. For a specialist expert role at a European scale-up, market rates typically range €35,000–55,000 annually depending on country and experience level. Push for clarity on this in the interview.
Culture signals: Catawiki's flat structure and 60+ nationality team suggest a genuinely international, open culture. The emphasis on "taking ownership" and "driving impact" signals an entrepreneurial environment where proactive contributors thrive. The L&D programs and mentorship indicate investment in employee growth.
Green flags: Fully remote, established scale-up (not early-stage risk), diverse team, clear values. Watch for: No disclosed salary, limited career ladder visibility for a hyper-specialist role — ask about progression paths during interviews.
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
As an Automobilia Expert specialising in car parts, your mission is to bring your deep Automobilia expertise to the curation of high-quality, compelling lots that attract collectors and drive successful auctions. Your knowledge of the market, materials, authenticity, and collector value is central to ensuring transparency, fairness, and strong results for both buyers and sellers.
By evaluating submissions, advising users, and optimising auction performance, you play a key role in strengthening the credibility, growth, and specialist appeal of the Automobilia category.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and curate Automobilia lots, with a focus on car parts, to ensure quality and authenticity
- Create compelling lot titles and descriptions that attract collectors and maximise bidding activity
- Provide reliable estimated values and professional guidance to sellers
- Review images and submissions to ensure they meet Catawiki's quality and transparency standards
- Optimise auction performance through effective reserve pricing and strategy decisions
- Build and maintain relationships with sellers, buyers, and industry contacts to grow the category
- Collaborate remotely with internal stakeholders to align on commercial goals and category performance
What You'll Bring
- Expert knowledge of Automobilia, particularly car parts
- Proven commercial experience with the ability to maximise sales opportunities
- Experience optimising auction strategy, including reserve pricing, sell-through rate, and cash flow
- Strong analytical skills to monitor performance, identify trends, and guide sellers
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a remote environment
- A well-established network of dealers, collectors, curators, or experts within Automobilia communities
- Fluency in English; additional Dutch or German language skills are a plus
Where You'll Be
This is a 100% remote role that can be based in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, or the United Kingdom.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
- Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.
- Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.
- A culture of connection defines us. We're a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.
- Celebrate life's moments with us. You'll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to "Pursue Your Passion". We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.
Our Offices and Way of Working
Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.
Interested?
Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki's Applicant Privacy Policy. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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