Description
At Catawiki, you're part of a unique marketplace for extraordinary objects. As Category Manager for Asian & Tribal Arts, you'll build and own the category's end-to-end supply and demand strategy, growing high-quality supply and shaping the buyer and auction proposition.
About the role Asian & Tribal Art is one of Catawiki's most distinctive and commercially complex categories. As Category Manager, you'll directly lead an international expert team and focus on building long-term relationships with high-quality sellers and serious buyers.
What you'll do
- Build and own the end-to-end marketplace strategy, growing high-quality supply and creating demand from serious buyers and collectors
- Own the category P&L and use data to make clear decisions on supply, demand, pricing, reserve-price strategy and performance
- Shape auction and demand planning around seasonality, collector behaviour, market movements and seller portfolios
- Build long-term relationships with high-quality sellers and serious buyers, working closely with Sales and Business Development
- Directly manage, coach and develop the expert team, including performance, talent development and succession planning
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Product and Commercial teams to unlock growth and improve the buyer experience
What you'll bring
- Marketplace, e-commerce, category or commercial leadership experience in a similarly complex business
- A track record of owning growth, budgets or P&L outcomes and turning plans into results
- A data-driven, action-oriented approach and the confidence to make decisions quickly
- Proven direct people-management experience, including coaching, performance management, talent development and succession planning
- Strong influencing and communication skills across teams, stakeholders, sellers and buyers
- Entrepreneurial energy, resilience and a hands-on approach in a fast-moving environment
What success looks like
- A clear end-to-end marketplace strategy is in motion, with priorities, owners and measurable outcomes
- A strong pipeline of not only high-quality, repeat sellers and buyers but also spotting new supply opportunities and how to reach a young collector audience
- More consistent auction quality, commercial discipline and buyer experience
- An engaged, motivated and self-sufficient expert team with a growth mindset, personal development ambitions and commercial mindset
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
- 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, fostering an inclusive and queer-friendly environment
- Celebrate life's moments with us, including Catavouchers and extra leave for key work anniversaries and important life events
Our Offices and Way of Working Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.