Senior Jewellery Expert, Remote & Impactful Auctions Leader

Catawiki; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catavoucher on joining and birthdays

Extra days off for life events

Learning & Development programs

Job summary

Catawiki in Belgium is looking for a Senior Jewellery Expert to enhance their jewellery auctions. This role entails using your gemmology skills to assess lots and ensure transparency in transactions.

The ideal candidate possesses a Gemmology Diploma, 5-10 years of industry experience, and strong analytical skills. You'll collaborate with marketing and sales to boost auction visibility and success.

Work remotely while contributing to a diverse and inclusive team culture at Catawiki.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in the jewellery, diamonds or precious stones trade.
• Proficiency in English; French is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Create attractive auctions by evaluating and arranging lots.
• Review lot titles, descriptions, and provide value estimates.
• Work closely with sales and marketing to enhance auctions.

Skills

Gemmology

Jewellery appraisal

Leadership

Market price knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Gemmology Diploma

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Jewellery Expert to support our team of experts and jewellery sellers in Belgium, contributing to the growth of Catawiki’s Jewellery auctions.

What You’ll Do

• As a Catawiki expert, you will use your specialist knowledge, to be responsible for creating attractive auctions by evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our sellers.
• Balanced with your knowledge and experience of the trade, you will review the lot titles, descriptions, pictures, and provide users with an estimated and realistic value based on this information.
• One of our main focuses is to keep user transactions as transparent and fair as possible, and your expertise and experience play a large part in maintaining this standard. We pride ourselves on being a unique, interactive platform so a professional, polite and courteous approach with our sellers is an absolutely essential attribute. Your efforts result in exceptional auctions that bidders will find irresistible.
• To keep your own auctions attracting bidders, you will be regularly working with our sales department, to recruit and develop new sellers and diversify the selection of lots offered in your auctions.
• Finally, you’ll also be working together with our marketing department to generate an increase of potential bidder attention at your auction.

What You'll Bring

• A Gemmology Diploma from one of the schools recognised by the FEEG or GIA;
• 5–10 years’ experience in the jewellery, diamonds or precious stones trade with knowledge of the manufacturing process, quality control, or the ability to perform gemmological tests;
• Leadership and project management capabilities, with proven experience partnering closely with Marketing, Commercial Operations and other cross-functional teams to drive complex initiatives;
• Good grasp of market prices and understanding of jewellery manufacturing processes, cost structures, and production dynamics;
• Experience in appraising and assessing jewellery;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions;
• Extensive trade knowledge with a network of potential sellers and experts in your field;
• A real team player with excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Proficiency in computer tools used for data analysis, reporting and presentations For example Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Google Slides;
• The diplomatic competence needed to act as a mediator in disputes between users;
• Fluent English language skills; French is a plus.

Where You'll Be

The role is based in Belgium with a fully remote work-from-home arrangement. You will be part of the Luxury Supercluster and will be working closely with our Belgian markets.