Description
At Catawiki, you're part of a unique marketplace where exceptional objects are bought and sold daily. With over 100,000 unique items auctioned weekly, the company's mission is to become the world's most popular destination for special objects.
As an Art Development Intern in the Sales department, you'll join a team of 8 international Key Account Managers and Business Developers. You'll work closely with experienced business developers, contributing directly to new seller acquisition, identifying promising prospects, preparing outreach, proposals, and follow-ups.
Responsibilities
- Support Business Developers with acquisition projects across European and international markets
- Identify and map galleries, dealers, and artists
- Research markets, build lead lists, and turn insights into clear outreach plans
- Build and manage your own outbound pipeline through email and cold calling in English
- Prepare tailored proposals and follow-up communications for prospective sellers
- Track pipeline activity and performance in HubSpot
- Use data and AI tools to prioritise prospects, improve workflows, and identify conversion opportunities
- Share insights and recommendations with the Art Sales team
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Dutch University, looking for a six-month full-time internship in sales, business development, e-commerce, art business, or a related field
- Fluent in English and speak Dutch or another European language
- Genuinely interested in the art market, galleries, artists, and online sales
- Enjoy finding opportunities, starting conversations, and turning research into action
- Confident communicating with external partners and comfortable picking up the phone and making cold calls
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage projects independently
- Curious, data-minded, and keen to learn how commercial decisions are made
Benefits
- Create a visible impact working at scale in a global organisation
- Learn and grow through Learning & Development initiatives
- A culture of connection in a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians
- Receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to 'Pursue Your Passion'